Beta-hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Pregnancy Test, Qualitative, Urine
Order Name
PREG U
Test Number: 1001120
Revision Date 10/20/2016
Test Number: 1001120
Revision Date 10/20/2016
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Beta-hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Pregnancy Test, Qualitative, Urine
|
Immunodiffusion | 2106-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 10 mL (1 mL) | Urine, Random | Sterile Urine container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Early morning specimen preferred. Refrigerate or deliver to lab immediately. Stability is 48 hours refrigerated. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | Used in the diagnosis of pregnancy. These tests should not be used in evaluation of ectopic pregnancy, problem pregnancy, or trophoblastic disease. |
| CPT Code(s) | 81025 |
| Lab Section | Hematology |