hCG, Urine, Qualitative (Pregnancy Test)
| Sunquest Code: | HCGU | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB4571 | Epic Name: | HCG Qualitative Urine |
| Synonyms: | Chorionic Gonadotropin, Urine Qualitative; Beta-hCG, Urine Qualitative; Beta HCG; UPT; Pregnancy Screen, Urine Qualitative | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random collection; first morning voided urine is preferred |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 0.1 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile (Plastic leakproof container, sterile) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Darkly colored urine due to medication or blood that cannot be centrifuged out. Room temperature specimens not tested immediately; refrigerated specimens greater than 48 hours old. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 1 mL, 0.25 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 48 hours refrigerated; indefinitely frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Urinalysis (University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, Range, UMMC-West Bank, UMMC-East Bank, Oxboro Bloom, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, Clinics, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, Grand Itasca, St. Joseph's, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
Negative is less than 20 IU/L hCG for healthy nonpregnant individual.
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