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HelpTest Code LAB2624 hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin), Qualitative, Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| HCG, QUAL SERUM | LAB2624 | SHCGG |
Useful For/Utility
Early detection of pregnancy.
Investigation of suspected ectopic pregnancy or other pregnancy-related complications
Monitoring of in vitro fertilization patients
This test is NOT USEFUL for detecting or monitoring tumors or gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD).
Methodology
Rapid Chromatographic Immunoassay
Clinical Information
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone pdouced by the developing placenta shortly after fertilization. In normal pregnancy, hCG can be detected in both serum and urine as early as 7-10 days after conception. The hCG level continues to rise rapidly, frequently exceeding 100 mIU/mL by first missed menstrual period and peak in the 100,000-200,000 mIU/mL at 10-12 weeks of pregnancy. The appearance of hCG in serum and urine soon after conception, and its subsequent rise in concentration during early gestational growth is an excellent marker for the early detection of pregnancy.
This assy is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of hCG to aid in the early detection of pregnancy. This assay has a sensitivity of 10 mIU/mL in serum.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 48 hours/Ambient 8 hours OK/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
| Minnesota | North Dakota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Hospital | 52nd Ave Clinic (Fargo) | Ashland Clinic |
| Deer River Hospital | Fargo Hospital | Hayward Clinic |
| Duluth Family Medicine Clinic | Jamestown Clinic | Spooner Clinic |
| Ely Clinic | South University Clinic (Fargo) | St. Mary's Hospital - Superior |
| Fosston Hospital | West Fargo - The Lights Clinic | |
| Hibbing Clinic | ||
| Holy Trinity Hospital (Graceville) | ||
| International Falls Clinic | ||
| Moose Lake Hospital | ||
| Northern Pines (Aurora) | ||
| Park Rapids Clinic | ||
| Sandstone Hospital | ||
| SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth) | ||
| St. Joseph's - Baxter Clinic | ||
| St. Joseph's - Brainerd Clinic | ||
| St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) | ||
| St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital | ||
| Virginia Hospital |
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84703
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)