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HCG
Alternate Names:	Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Performed:	Daily, 24 Hours
Methodology:	Two site sandwich immunoassay using Direct Chemiluminmetric technology
Turnaround Time:	Routine: 4 Hours Stat: < 1 hour
Container / Specimen Requirements
Container / Tube:	Yellow serum separator Vacutainer® tube
Minimum Volume:	1 ml
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen:	Performed at NHRMC only
Preparation of Patient:	None
Reference Range
Gestational Age:	Expected hCG Values:
0.2 - 1 week	5 - 50 mIU/mL
1 - 2 weeks	50 - 500 mIU/mL
2 - 3 weeks	100 - 5,000 mIU/mL
3 - 4 weeks	500 - 10,000 mIU/mL
4 - 5 weeks	1,000 - 50,000 mIU/mL
5 - 6 weeks	10,000 - 100,000 mIU/mL
6 - 8 weeks	15,000 - 200,000 mIU/mL
2 - 3 weeks	10,000 - 100,000 mIU/mL
Causes for Specimen Rejection:	Improper labeling
CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias:	LAB HCG
Specimen Labeling:	Click here for policy

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