Pregnancy, Urine (PRISMA HEALTH)

Message

This test is for the qualitative detection of hCG in urine to aid in the early detection of pregnancy. It is not approved for any other uses such as tumor marker screening, tumor marker monitoring, etc. For tumor marker testing, order HCG Tumor Marker

Test Code

1230105349

Alias/See Also

LAB437: Pregnancy Test (HCG Scr), Urine | URHCG|URINE PREGNANCY|HCG

CPT Codes
81025x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
NGH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
THL HOSPITAL LAB: CLEAR TOP/Cup - Urine (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
THL HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Transport Temperature

Lab only: It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Whole blood specimens may stored at to 8ºC for 3 days. DO NOT FREEZE WHOLE BLOOD. Serum or plasma specimens may be stored at 2 to 8°C for 7 days or at room temperature for up to 48 hours. For long-term storage, the specimens should be frozen (-20°C or colder). Specimens may be frozen and thawed up to 5 times. Mix samples thoroughly and gently after thawing, and bring to room temperature. It is also recommended to centrifuge thawed specimens to remove gross particulate matter.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: January 17, 2024

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.