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Lab Test Dictionary

hCG, Beta, CSF (93927)

Methodology

Immunochemiluminometric


Synonyms

Beta hCG; hCG CSF

Specimen Type

CSF

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Valencia


Epic ID

LAB07834

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

3-4 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.5-1 mL CSF

Container Type

Sterile Container


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 60 Days

Test Volume Required

1 mL CSF

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL CSF


Comments

This assay measures the nicked and non-nicked hCG, as well as the free beta subunit.


CPT Codes

84702


Revised

12-02-16

Initials

SL