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Test Code HCGG Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Gestational, Quantitative, Serum

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.5-mL red-top (gel) tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

Age (years) 

Menopausal Status 

Reference Interval 

(IU/L)

(2.5 - 97.5 percentile) 

0 - 41 

pre-menopausal 

< 2.4 

42 - 55 

peri-menopausal 

< 2.4 - 4.8 

≥ 55 

post-menopausal* 

< 2.4 - 7.6 

* Post-menopausal is defined as female subjects who had not had a menstrual period for 12 months or more

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour