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HCG, URINE QUALITATIVE, PREGNANCY
Test CodeLAB144
CPT Codes
81025
Preferred Specimen
Urine, random specimen in a clean plastic collection cup
Minimum Volume
1 mL urine
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
48 hours
Note: for samples with > 48 hour transport, Freeze urine.
Note: for samples with > 48 hour transport, Freeze urine.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples with specific gravity ≤1.010 will be reported as indeterminate.
Methodology
Monoclonal Antibody
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Test is sensitive to 20 mIU hCG/mL This is a qualitative screening test for pregnancy. Order “HCG, Serum Quantitative, Pregnancy” if
detecting pregnancy is critical. Test Code: HCG LAB142
detecting pregnancy is critical. Test Code: HCG LAB142
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Bluefield Pavilion Campus Berkeley Medical Center Barnesville Hospital Braxton County Memorial Camden Clark Medical Center Garrett Regional Medical Center Harrison Community Hospital Jackson General Hospital Jefferson Medical Center Princeton Community Hospital Potomac Valley Hospital Reynolds Memorial Hospital Summersville Regional Medical Center St. Joseph’s Hospital United Hospital Center Uniontown Hospital Wetzel County Hospital Wheeling Hospital