Urine Pregnancy
- Synonyms: HCG
- LIS Mnemonic: UPRE
Collect
Random Urine Container
Volume Required
2 mL Urine
Minimum Required
1 mL Urine
Transport
Room Temperature or refrigerated
Stability
Room Temperature: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours
Unacceptable conditions
1.Specimens > 8 hours old stored at room temperature. 2.Specimens > 72 hours old stored at refrigerator temperature. 3.Frozen specimens.
Days Performed
24/7
Reported
1 Hour
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
84703
Remarks
First AM specimen is best for testing.
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