Testing Details
Fasting Required: NO
Preferred Specimen: Serum
Limitations: Heterophilic antibodies may produce low false-positive results; urinary hCG is negative if “phantom” hCG is suspected. Pituitary secretion may be a source of low level hCG in post menopausal women.
Reference Range(s):
| Male and Female (Non-pregnant) | Negative |
| Female | |
| Female (Pregnant) | Positive |
Turnaround Time: 1 Day
Test Code: 8435
