Test Name: Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin 
Alternate Test Names Beta hCG; BHCG; Chorionic gonadotrophin; HCG; hCG (Quantitative) 
PLS Test Code bhcg  Laboratory Biochemistry 
Specimen Blood  Analysis Performed On Serum 
Container Serum Separator Tube (SST)  Container colour White 
Multiple specimens  
Required Volume Adult (mL) Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
Reference Ranges < 5 IU/L 
Turnaround Time Routine 4 Hours  Turnaround Time Urgent 2 Hours 
Turnaround Other  
Days test is performed Daily  Transport Room temperature 
Special Requirements None 
Patient Preparation None 
Collection Instructions Venepuncture 
Clinical Information  
Sent to Reference Laboratory No 
Ref Laboratory Name  
Estimated Patient Fee N/A 
Last Updated 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00)