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HelpTest Code SPREG Pregnancy Test, Serum
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Testing Volume
0.25 mL (250 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis, drawn in anticoagulant tube.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Stable up to 7 days at 2-8 C
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
Alias
hCG, Qualitative, Serum; Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Qualitative, Serum; Pregnancy, Qualitative, Serum;
EPIC Code
LAB144
Methodology
Chromatographic immunoassay
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, R-NoGel
Additional Information
INTERFERING SUBSTANCES: Anticoagulants
Turn Around Time
1 hour
Lab Department
Chemistry