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Pseudonyms

HCG Total, Pregnancy test, BHCG, Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin

Collection Requirements

3.0 ml Barricor LH Plasma (Lime Green) 

4.5 ml Lithium Heparin (Light Green) or 8.5 ml Serum (Gold) remains suitable for add on.

Tube Colour

Lime Green

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Biochemistry

Reference 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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