Pregnancy Test, Urine

Test ID: 

706302

CPT code:

81025

Synonyms:

•hCG, Urine
•Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Qualitative, Urine

Clinical Use:

Confirmation of pregnancy; normal or ectopic (latter is best done by the more sensitive type assay such as ICMA); evaluation of threatened abortion, trophoblastic tumors, support for the diagnosis of testicular tumors, ectopic hCG production by nontrophoblastic tumors.

Specimen Type:

Urine (first morning)

Requested Volume: 

1 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

Plastic urine container

Collection:

Deliver specimen to the laboratory immediately following collection.

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria:

Gross contamination with blood or bacteria; specimen older than 48 hours from date and time of collection.