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HCG QUALITATITVE, URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2896 Geisinger Epic ID: 6405 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Random urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
5 mL aliquot urine; minimum 2 mL. | |
Patient preparation: |
First morning specimen is preferred. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Refrigerated: 48 hours. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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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 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
UhCG only | |
Methodology: |
Immunoassay |
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Synonyms: |
Urinary HCG, PREG, Pregnancy Screen Urine pregnancy test
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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 Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC |
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| Review Date: | 06/22/2023 | |
Performing Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy