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PREGNANCY, URINE, QUAL
MessageChemistry
Test Code
LAB437
Alias/See Also
Pregnancy Test-Urine
CPT Codes
81025
Includes
Pregnancy test status
Preferred Specimen
Random Urine
Minimum Volume
200 uL urine.
Instructions
Includes: B-HCG Qualitative, Urine NOTE: If urine specimen is too dilute (ie. specific gravity less than 1.005) it may not contain representative levels of HCG. If pregnancy is still suspected, a first morning specimen should be obtained and re-tested, or a blood specimen submitted for testing.
LAB: Mix well. Aliquot 2 mL. Do not centrifuge unless urine contains particulate matter.
LAB: Mix well. Aliquot 2 mL. Do not centrifuge unless urine contains particulate matter.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 48 hours prior to testing. For prolonged storage, specimens may be frozen and stored below -20°C. Frozen specimens should be thawed and mixed before testing.
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Everyday
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
None Detected: No B-HCG detected
Positive: HCG concentration in urine equal to or > 20 mIU/mL
Positive: HCG concentration in urine equal to or > 20 mIU/mL
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
