hCG, Urine, Qualitative (Pregnancy Test)
Abbrev Code: | HCGU | ||
Order Code: | LAB4571 | Order Name: | HCG Qualitative Urine |
Synonyms: | Chorionic Gonadotropin, Urine Qualitative; Beta-hCG, Urine Qualitative; Beta HCG; UPT; Pregnancy Screen, Urine Qualitative | ||
Methodology: | Enzyme immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 81025 x1 | ||
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 |
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 (Clinics, CSC Maple Grove, CSC Mpls, CSC Mpls, Grand Itasca, Lakes, Northland, Oxboro Clinic, Range, Ridges, Southdale, St. John's, UMMC East Bank, UMMC West Bank, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
Negative is less than 20 IU/L hCG for healthy nonpregnant individual.
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