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Test Code UHCG Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Qualitative, Urine

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4107

Synonyms

  • Pregnancy test
  • HCG
  • Beta-HCG
  • CG

Purpose

For the qualitative detection of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine to aid in the early detection of pregnancy.

Methodology

Primary: Clinitek Status

Backup: Rapid chromatographic immunoassay (Cardinal Health)

Sample Type

Urine

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 2 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) 48 hours

For prolonged storage, specimens may be stored at -20°C. Frozen specimens should be thawed and thoroughly mixed before testing.

Reference Ranges

Normal (Non-pregnant women)
Negative

Rejection Criteria

  • Samples outside of stability limits.
  • Samples from male patients.

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 Yes

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Urinalysis

CPT Code

81025

LOINC

80384-1 HCG (pregnant test) IA.rapid QI (U)

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