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Chorionic Gonadotropin (Beta-hCG) for Pregnancy, Urine

Test Code
PRGUR


CPT Codes
81025

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL urine


Instructions
1.0 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 Container
Plastic urine container.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


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.




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.