hCG, Qualitative, Urine
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Urine
Requires fasting: No
Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location
Details
hCG, Qualitative, Urine - This test is specific for hCG beta subunit and offers the sensitivity necessary to detect pregnancy as early as ten days post conception.
- HCG, Ql, Urine
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
hCG, Qualitative, Urine - This test is specific for hCG beta subunit and offers the sensitivity necessary to detect pregnancy as early as ten days post conception.
What type of sample is required for this test?
10 mL urine from a first morning voided specimen
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
2–5 business days
Negative
Collection Options with Fullscript
Sample collection requires a test kit that can be picked up at a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics collection guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 10 mL urine from a first morning voided specimen
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 1 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: Not established
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
