Interference Evaluation Heterophile, Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotroplin, Serum (MAYO via RPS)

Specimen:

Test Code

IEHCG

Specimen Name

Interference Evaluation Heterophile, Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotroplin, Serum (MAYO via RPS)

Collect

1-SST

Submit

2.5 mLs (Min: 1.5 mLs) Serum Refrigerated

Special Handling

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis, lipemia, icterus

Stability

Ambient 7 days; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 90 days

Methodology

HCGII: Medical Interpretation; HCGQN: Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay; HCGAM: Immunoenzymatic Assay

Performed

Monday - Saturday

Reported

4-6 days

CPT Codes

  • 84702 x2

Components

Includes: Beta-HCG, Quantitative; HCG, Alternative Method

Additional Information

For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).

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