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HelpTest Code LAB9999 Urine HCG (Pregnancy)
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Determining pregnancy.
Collect
Urine
Collection Device
Sterile Urine Cup
Collection Instructions
Urine, first morning specimen is preferred but random collection is acceptable.
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room temp | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temp, Refrigerated or Frozen
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
| STAT | 1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Methodology
Chromatographic Immunoassay
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/24/2025
7/11/25 AP