hCG (CSF)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CHCG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3546

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

CSF - ensure centrifuges to remove red cells

Sample Stability

5 days at 20-25°C, 14 days at 2-8°C, 12 months at -20°C

Associated Tests

Synonyms

BHCG - CSF, hCG - CSF, CSF BHCG, CSF hCG, CSF human chorionic gonadotrophin

Turnaround Time

3 days

Specimen Type

  • CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 28/07/2026