Test Code HCGUB Pregnancy Test, Qualitative, Urine
Additional Codes
LAB437
Methodology
Used to determine pregnancy or presence of certain pathological states by demonstrating the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Urinalysis and Feces Laboratory
CPT: 81025
Specimen Requirements
1 mL from a first-morning, random urine collection. No preservative.
First morning specimens generally contain the highest concentration of hCG and are recommended for early detection of pregnancy.
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT