Test Code LAB437 Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Qualitative, Pregnancy, Urine
Methodology
Chromatographic Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CRH
Specimen Requirements
10 mL from a random urine collection in a screw-capped, sterile container. No preservative. Early-morning, clean-catch random urine collection is recommended. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: -20C > 48 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81025