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Urine Pregnancy

4002

cpt

normal turn-around time

assays included

specimen type

minimum required

uHCG

81025

24 hours

hCG Urine

Urine

1 mL of unpreserved urine

collection instructions

  • Collect urine in a clean, sterile container.

  • For best results, use the first-morning urine specimen which is more concentrated.

  • Label the container with at least two patient identifiers.

  • Transport the specimen at room temperature to the laboratory within 1-2 hours of collection.

collection instructions

  • Contaminated Specimen: Urine contaminated with feces, menstrual blood, or external contaminants.

  • Improper Labeling: Specimen must be labeled with at least two patient identifiers.

  • Insufficient Quantity: Not enough urine collected for testing.

clinical significance

The hCG Urine Test detects the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy. It is used to confirm pregnancy and monitor early stages of pregnancy. This test is also employed in evaluating suspected ectopic pregnancy or monitoring certain tumors that produce hCG.

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