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HelpTest Code U hCG Beta hCG Qualitative Urine
Aliases
Pregnancy Test / Urine, Beta hCG Qualitative
Useful For
For detection of hCG on the Siemens Clinitest hCG Test Kit
Patient Preparation
First morning specimens are ideal but not required
Collection Method
Clean catch urine
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Sterile Cup
Preferred Specimen
Urine in Sterile container
Acceptable Specimens
Urine in Sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Positive/Negative
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | Grossly bloody |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, improperly labeled, improper container |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) | 72 hours |
| Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | STAT: Within 1 hour of arrival in lab Routine: Within 4 hours of arrival in lab |
| Stat Availabilty | Yes |
| Performing Bench | UH UA, Clinics |
| Instrument: | Clinitek Status |
| Methodology/Method Description | Chromogenic Immunoassay (CIA) for the rapid detection of hCG |
CPT Codes
84703