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Pregnancy (Urine)
MessageSpecimens collected at any time of the day may be used; however, the first morning urine generally contains the highest concentration of the hormone.
Negative test results in patients suspected to be pregnant should be retested with a sample obtained 48 hours later, or by performing a quantitative assay. When testing with a urine specimen, the first morning specimen generally contains the highest concentration of hCG.
Test Code
PREGUR
CPT Codes
81025
Preferred Specimen
Fresh first morning urine
Minimum Volume
3 Drops
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum
Transport Container
Sterile Specimen Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
48 hours when stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius
Methodology
SP Brand Rapid Test hCG Combo is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative determination of human chorionic gonadotropin
Setup Schedule
Daily on Receipt
Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis
Limitations
Does not detect levels lower than 20 mIU/mL of BHCG in urine, Very dilute urine specimens
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Detects BHCG in human urine and serum to determine pregnancy