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HelphCG Qual Urine (Keene/Leb/CGP/NLH)
eD-H Order Code
LAB437
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | 6.0 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate if greater than 1 hour to delivery and in sterile
container.
48-hour stability if refrigerated in a sterile cup or in
a preservative tube at ambient temperature.
Deliver wtihin 48 hours.
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U SG Automated | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | 1.005 -1.030 | ||
| U SG Non-auto | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | 1.005 -1.030 |
Specimen Stability
1 hour in a sterile cup at room temperature
48 hours refrigerated in a sterile cup
48 hours in a BD UA preservative tube at room temperature
Interpretive Data
| Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
|---|---|
| U hCG Ql | Dilute urine samples can result in a false negative pregnancy test. Repeat pregnancy testing on a first morning sample or a plasma quantitative hCG measurement is recommended. |
CPT(s)
81025
Performing Lab Section
Hematology