hCG, Qualitative, Urine
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Test Code: 396
CPT Code(s): 81025
Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance: This test is specific for hCG beta subunit and offers sensitivity necessary to detect pregnancy as early as ten days post conception.
Alternative Name(s): Urine Pregnancy Test, Chorionic Gonadotropin, Beta hCG, Urine
Supply: U03 - UA Tube w/Yellow Cap
Preferred specimen(s): 10 mL urine from a first morning voided specimen
Transport container: Yellow-top, blue fill line urinalysis transport tube
Transport temperature: Room temperature
Specimen stability: Room temperature: 7 days
Reject criteria: Specimens exceeding stability; Unlabeled or improperly labeled specimens
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