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Last Updated: April 19, 2024 @ 9:13 am
2336	HCG, Qual Urine
Specimen:	Collect:	Random Urine in Sterile Specimen Container
	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:	Chromatographic Immunoassay
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	1-2 Day(s)
CPT Codes:	84703
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.
Components:	2336 - PREG TEST, URINE

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