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Alternative Names:

Beta-hCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
pregnancy test

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

HCG

Registration Instructions:

This test is to be used for pregnancy testing only.

Urine hCG testing is not available.

For transgender male patients, register HCT.

Specimen Types:

Serum
Plasma

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature
Retrospective testing within 7 days

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Daily