Geisinger Medical Laboratories Test Catalog

HCG QUALITATITVE, URINE
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2896 Geisinger Epic ID: 6405
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:	Random urine
Preferred collection container:	Sterile specimen container
Specimen required:	5 mL aliquot urine; minimum 2 mL.
Patient preparation:	First morning specimen is preferred.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:	Refrigerated.
Specimen stability:	Refrigerated: 48 hours.
Rejection criteria:	Stability limits exceeded.
TEST DETAILS
Reference interval:	Negative
Interpretation guide:	Detects the presence of hCG at a sensitivity of 20 mIU/mL in urine. Positive result consistent with pregnancy.
CPT code(s):	81025
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Test includes:	UhCG only
Methodology:	Immunoassay
Synonyms:	Urinary HCG, PREG, Pregnancy Screen Urine pregnancy test
Clinical significance:	Rapid qualitative detection of hCG in urine for early detecttion of pregnancy. Low level of HCG can be detected in urine as early as week after conception. Potential false negative is possible (hCG level is too low or hook effect as hCG fragment level becomes too high). Serum hCG testing is recommended.
Doctoral Director(s:)	Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Review Date:	06/22/2023