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 - HCG, Qual

Interpretive Data:


False negative results may occur when HCG levels are below the sensitivity level of the test (20 MIU/mL). When pregnancy is still suspected, retest in 48 hours. Ectopic pregnancy may produce very low levels of HCG, if suspected, further testing using a quantitative method may be desirable.