Test Name

HCG Beta

Test Code

500

Unit

mIU/mL

Station

Immulite

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

Beta-hCG Quantitative Serum, Human chorionic gonadotropin
quantitative

CPT Code

84702

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

IElectrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated;

Stability:

3 days at 2 to 8 ^oC

12 month at -20 ^oC , Freeze only once.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Comments

HCG is normally found in blood only during
pregnancy.

Turn-Around-Time

One day.

Intended Use

Detection of
early pregnancy, diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy or threatened abortion; to
follow up molar pregnancy.

Limitations

Values obtained with different assay methods should not be
used interchangeably in serial testing. It is recommended that only one
assay method be used consistently to monitor each patient’s course of
therapy.

Patient Preparation

State date of last menstrual
period.

Reasons for Rejection

gross hemolysis.

Adult Reference Ranges

Female:

Negative: Less than 5 mIU/mL

Doubtful : 5 to 20 mIU/mL

Positive : Greater or equal to 20
mIU/mL.