Pseudonyms
HCG Total, Pregnancy test, BHCG
Collection Requirements
4.5 ml Lithium Heparin or 8.5 ml Serum
Tube Colour
Light Green, Gold
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
BiochemistryReference Interval
Pregnancy Testing (HCG IU/L):
Negative: <5
Equivocal: 5 -25
Positive: >25
Note: Postmenopausal women may have levels persistently in the equivocal range from pituitary synthesis.
Availability
Daily
Fee
Medicare rebatable Item No. 66750
Notes
Note that post menopausal women may have levels persistently in the equivocal range from pituitary synthesis.
Test code: HCG
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