Pregnancy Test, Urine

Message
Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.


Test Code
UPREG


CPT Codes
81025

Preferred Specimen
1 mL urine submitted in a plastic leakproof container


Instructions
Specimens collected at any time of day may be used; however, the first morning urine generally contains the highest concentration of hormone.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours Refrigerated: 48 hours Frozen: 1 month


Methodology
Immunochromatographic Assay

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Next Day Available STAT 1/2 Hour


Reference Range
Negative
Sensitivity: 20 mIU/mL


Clinical Significance
This test should be used only to determine 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.