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HelpTest ID BLOD0607 HCG SCREEN
AKA
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Pregnancy Screen, BHCG
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lithium heparinized plasma – preferred
Serum
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Chemiluminescence – Direct Sandwich
CPT
84703
Container Type
Lithium heparin – preferred
Serum w/ gel
Serum w/o gel
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
Room Temp: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 12 months
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated