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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Urine - South Zone | ||
| Alternate Test Name/Synonym: | Pregnancy Test, Urine - South Zone | ||
| Test Code: | HCGURS | ||
| Primary Container: | Plastic Urine container | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | First morning urine specimen recommended. Random urine collection is acceptable. | ||
| Processing: | Storage: Refrigerate | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | Bassano Health Centre, Bow Island Health Centre, Brooks Health Centre, Cardston Hospital, Chinook Regional Hospital, Coaldale Hospital, Crowsnest Pass Hospital, Fort Macleod Hospital, Magrath Hospital, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Milk River Hospital, Oyen Big Country Hospital, Pincher Creek Hospital, Piyami Health Centre, Raymond Hospital, Taber Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | CAT scan, radioactive dye, Mannitol IV or Dextran IV have the potential to interfere with specific gravity testing using refractometer methods, causing falsely elevated results. | ||
