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Test Code N.HCGU HCG URINE SCREEN

Important Note

Serum sensitivity of the Immunoassay method is 10 mIU/ml.

Urine sensitivity of the Immunoassay method is 20 mIU/ml.

Additional Codes

PREGU

 

Methodology

Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Urine

 

Container/Tube: Urine -First A.M. void is preferred

Specimen Volume: 5.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL)

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerated 48 hours (Serum and Urine)

Maximum Laboratory Time

48 hours (Serum and Urine)

 

Reference Ranges

Pregnancy Test (Beta HCG)                                          
Negative           < 5
Positive            > 5

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

81025 - Urine