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HelpTest Code LAB3138 HCG, Beta & Total (Tumor)
Additional Codes
HCG Beta
Clinical System Name
HCG, Beta + Total (Tumor)
Synonyms
HCG, Beta - Blood
HCG, Beta - Tumor
HCG, Beta & Total (Tumor)
HCG, Tumor
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Gold SST
Preferred Vol: 6.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.6 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage location: Aliquot 2.0 mL serum or plasma. Put sample into CPA refrigerator Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin specimen, send 2.0 mL serum or plasma refrigerated
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp |
|
|
| Refrigerated | 1 w | |
| Frozen |
Indefinite |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N |
M - F |
1 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Chemistry
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
84702
Methodology
Method: Beckman DxI
Analytical Volume: 0.8 mL serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| 0 - 5 mIU/mL |
The use of this assay to monitor or to diagnose patients with cancer has not been approved by the FDA or the manufacturer of the assay. hCG values obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
HCG (Total beta), tumor marker |
| Reference Test Number: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out daily with the UW courier. |
Description
This test is useful as a tumor marker for placental or gonadal HCG producing neoplasms. Beta HCG is NOT the appropriate test to request for pregnancy diagnosis.