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Test Code LAB3190 BETA HCG QUANTITATIVE, NON PREGNANCY

Method

Immunoturbidometric

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
HCG, Tumor Marker                                            84702

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 2 mL 1 mL 5 days
Lithium Heparin (green top) Plasma Refrigerate 4 mL 2 mL 1 mL 5 days

 

Reference Range

For non-pregnant females: <5 mIU/mL
This assay has not been FDA cleared for use as a tumor marker. The results of this assay cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence for the presence or absence of malignant disease. The VITROS total Beta hCG II immunoassay detects the intact hormone, nicked forms of hCG, hyperglycosylated hCG, the beta-core fragment, and the free beta-subunit. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits may be different and cannot be used interchangeably.

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 5600

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC 
HCG Tumor Marker   HCGTUM   53959-3

 

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Not available STAT

Section

Chemistry-1

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes