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hCG, Qualitative, Urine

Test Code
HCGQLU


Alias/See Also
Urine pregnancy test


Preferred Specimen
10 mL urine from a first morning voided specimen


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Random urine


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cool packs)


Specimen Stability
 Room temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 48 hours



Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
This test is specific for hCG beta subunit and offers sensitivity necessary to detect pregnancy as early as ten days post conception.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.