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Chorionic Gonadotropin (Beta-hCG) for Pregnancy, Urine

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
UHCG


CPT Codes
81025

Preferred Specimen
5.0 mL urine


Instructions
5.0 mL from a first-morning urine collection. No preservative. Note: Random specimen is also acceptable but first-morning urine generally contains the highest concentration of hormone.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Antigen/Antibody Reaction

Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)


Clinical Significance
A visual test for the qualitative determination of hCG in urine to aid in the early detection of pregnancy.



Last Updated: September 3, 2010


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.