Test Code HCG i-Stat Beta-hCG I-STAT
Aliasis
Pregnancy test, Serum Beta hCG
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) whole blood
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Whole Blood:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
< 5.0 IU/L
Reportable Units
IU/L
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
QNS, Contamination, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 30 minutes
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed: 24/7
Expected Turn-around Time: Stat 1 hour, Routine 4 hours
Additional Information / Important Notes
Results ≥ 5 IU/L will reflex a hCG Titer by LIS
Methodology/Method Description
A two-site enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay (ELISA) method
CPT Codes
84702