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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