Sign in →

Test Code UHCGSC Beta-hCG, Qualitative;Urine LAB437

Test Method

Specific Monoclonal Antibody; Single-Step Technology; QuickVue
by Quidel

Performance

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.

Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours

Expedite orders: Typically completed within 1 hour after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.

STAT orders: Typically completed within 35 minutes after
the specimen arrives at the testing site.

Specimen Requirement

1 mL of urine is required.

Useful For

Diagnosing pregnancy.

Investigation of suspected ectopic pregnancy.

Monitoring in vitro fertilization patients.

Reference Values

Expected or “normal” results are completely dependent upon the
clinical circumstances.

  • Female: Positive Beta-hCG results may be obtained as early as 6
    days after conception. Specimens containing 25 mIU/mL hCG will test
    positive.
  • Male: Healthy males should be negative.

CPT Code Information

84703 Other Unlisted Chemistry Tests: Gonadotropin,
chorionic (hCG); qualitative

Additional Specimen Collection Information

The first morning voiding is the best specimen. Specimens may be
stored at room temperature for up to 8 hours. Specimens may be
stored refrigerated for up to 72 hours or frozen. Specimens
may only be frozen once.

LOINC

2112-1 Choriogonadotropin.Beta Subunit (Pregnancy Test)
[Presence] In Urine