Test directory: HCG, Qualitative, Urine

Ordering Code609
Test NameHCG, Qualitative, Urine
AliasUrine HCG
Preferred SpecimenUrine, Random
Preferred ContainerClean Container
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsMorning specimen preferred
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 2 Days
Frozen: 2 Months
Frozen samples should be thawed only once.
Rejection CriteriaSpecimen older than stability limits, Excessive bacterial contamination, Preservatives used
Avail. StatYES
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologySolid-Phase Chromatographic Immunoassay

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
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         REFERENCE VALUES:
                 
                 NEGATIVE =        <20 mIU/ml
                 POSITIVE =        Greater than or equal 20 mIU/ml
See report.