- Test Name
- HCG (Maternal Serum)
- Aliases
- bHCG: Beta HCG; MSS
- Provincial Mnemonic
- bHCG
- LOINC Test Code
- 21198-7
- Description and Primary Use
- Test is not ordered individually but as part of a maternal serum screen.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Patient should be between 15-20 weeks GA. Maternal serum screen requisition is required and must be completed with all information.
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
If for maternal screening patient must be between 15-20 weeks GA.
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of colletion.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites only
- Last Updated
- 04-Sep-19