| Ordering Code | 609 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | HCG, Qualitative, Urine |
| Alias | Urine HCG |
| Preferred Specimen | Urine, Random |
| Preferred Container | Clean Container |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Collection Instructions | Morning specimen preferred |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 8 Hours Refrigerated: 2 Days Frozen: 2 Months Frozen samples should be thawed only once. |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Excessive bacterial contamination, Preservatives used |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Solid-Phase Chromatographic Immunoassay |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 9, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCG, Qualitative, Urine | ALL | ... Note1 |
Note1:
REFERENCE VALUES:
NEGATIVE = <20 mIU/ml
POSITIVE = Greater than or equal 20 mIU/ml
See report..