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Test Code
URHCG
Test Name
Beta HCG, Urine
CPT Codes
81025
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility
Primarily used for the confirmation of pregnancy. Urine hCG tests usually suffice for diagnosis of normal pregnancy when it has progressed beyond the first week after the first missed period.
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Urine

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Preferred Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)
Collection Instructions

Collect random, clean-catch urine sample in a plastic urine container with no preservatives.

Transport Instructions

Transport refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

48 hours

Frozen

<20°C for long-term storage.

Methodology
Rapid Chromatographic Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

Negative
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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