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HelpTest Code hCG Ur Qual; hCG Ser Qual BETA-hCG QUALITATIVE
Aliasis
Pregnancy test, Urine, Beta hCG, Serum Beta hCG
Patient Preparation
First morning urine specimens are ideal, but not required
Collection Method
Urine or Venous collection
Minimum Volume
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Urine: |
1 mL |
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Serum: |
1 mL |
Container
Urine: Sterile container
Serum: Gold top/separator
Preferred Specimen
Gold top/ serum separator
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Urine or Serum
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Positive / Negative
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Urine:
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
72 Hours |
Serum:
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Ambient: |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
72 Hours |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Serology |
Methodology/Method Description
Quidel QuickVue hCG Combo Test is a one-step immunoassay inteded for the qualitative detection of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine.
CPT Codes
84703