hCG Quantitative*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as HCG Quantitative

Roche Diagnostics Methodology: Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Serum

Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Acceptable: Gold top, serum gel

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original tube.

2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.

Refrigerated

Normal Reference Values:

7 days

available STAT