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HelpTest Code LAB144 HCG Serum Pregnancy, Qualitative
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Detection of pregnancy.
Collect
Serum
Collection Device
Gold Top Serum Separator tube or Red non-barrier tube
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temperature | 8 Hours at IDMH Lab |
|
Refrigerated |
48 Hours |
| Frozen | 3 Months |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or Frozen
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Synonyms
Pregnancy Test
Methodology
Chromatography
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/24/2025
7/11/25 AP