Alpha Subunit/Pituitary Glycoprotein Hormones

Test Name

Alpha Subunit/Pituitary Glycoprotein Hormones

Alternate Description

A Subunit PGH

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Alpha Subunit/Pituitary Glycoprotein Hormones

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 x 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze and have lab courier bring dry ice for pickup.

Minimum Volume

2 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin separate and freeze until analysis

Reference Value

Accompanies report