Test Code UPREG Pregnancy Test, Urine
Specimen Type
Urine
Preferred Collection Container
UA-CUPCollection Instructions
Specimens should be transported immediately following collection to the Clinical Laboratory.
Collection Volume
2 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Rejection Criteria
Specimen grossly contaminated with blood or bacteria.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Stable up to 48 hours at 2-8 C
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
Alias
HCG, Urine; Pregnancy Test, Urine; Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Qualitative, Urine; Urine HCG; Urine Preg;
EPIC Code
LAB437
Methodology
Qualitative rapid chromatographic immunoassay
Acceptable Collection Container
Routine urine container
Turn Around Time
45 minutes
Lab Department
Chemistry