Elecctrochemiluminescence (ELCLIA)
Glycoprotein Alpha Subunit; Alpha Subunit of the Gonadotropin; Pituitary Glycoprotein Hormone Alpha Subunit; Gonadotropin Alpha Subunit; Alpha Subunit of Pituitary
Serum
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
LAB01470
Tuesday and Friday
3-7 Days
1-2 mL Blood
Red Top (No Additive)
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 10 Days; Frozen: 28 Days
Gross hemolysis; Plasma; Grossly icteric
1 mL Serum
0.5 mL Serum
This test measures the alpha subunit that is common to LH, FSH, TSH and hCG. These hormones are comprised of identical alpha subunits and unique beta subunits that confer biological specificity.
82397
12-06-18
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