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HelpTest Code LAB437 Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Qualitative Pregnancy Test, Urine
Reporting Title
B-hCG Qual, Urine
Methodology
Clinitek chromatographic immunoassay
Test detects beta-subunit hCG in urine with a sensitivity of 25 mIU/mL.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services - RMH, BH, BING, DCC, DH, DHC, DMH, GCC, GCMH, GMC, GMH, HMH, MGH, MH, OMH, PMH, SH, VWH and WECC Core Laboratories.
Specimen Requirements
First-morning urine collection in a clean urine container. Send specimen refrigerated.
Note: 1. First-morning urine has highest concentration of hCG and is preferred. Random urine collection is also acceptable.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in “Special Instructions.”
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Ambient | NO | |
| Frozen | NO |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient NO/Frozen NO
Reference Values
Negative
Note:
1. A very dilute urine may yield a false-negative result. (less than 1.010)
2. Patients with trophoblastic and non-trophoblastic disease may have elevated hCG levels.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84703