2336 HCG, Qual [Urine]

Specimen:

Collect:

Random Urine

Submit:

5 mL (Min:1 mL) Random Urine in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated.

Special Handling:

First morning urine is the preferred specimen as it usually contains the highest concentration of beta-hCG; however any specimen is suitable for testing.

Stability:

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 Day(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology:

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Performed:

Sun-Sat

Reported:

1-2 Day(s)

CPT Codes:

84703