Test Code LAB437 Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Qualitative, Urine
Specimen Requirement
2.0 mL urine; First morning specimen is best.
Specimen Stability
8 hours at 20-25° C
72 hours at 2-8° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Negative or Positive
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Monoclonal immunoassay
CPT Code
81025
Additional Testing Locations
This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:
- Crookston
- Devils Lake
- Drayton
- East Grand Forks
- Erskine
- Family Medicine Residency
- Thief River Falls
- Altru Professional Center Laboratory
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
60 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt