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Urine HCG Screen
MessageFirst morning voids are preferred. This method has a sensitivity of 20 mIU/mL
Test Code
PREGU
Alias/See Also
Urine Beta HCG Screen, Urine pregnancy
CPT Codes
81025
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL of urine
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL of urine
Transport Container
Urine container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 48 hours
Methodology
Chromatographic Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Routine 3 hours, stat 45 minutes. Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.
