- IEHCG
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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