Pregnancy Screen

Test Name
Pregnancy Screen
Aliases
urine pregancy test
Provincial Mnemonic
PRETU
LOINC Test Code
2106-3
Description and Primary Use
To qualitativelydetect early pregnancy
Reorder interval
Not yet defined
TAT
≤ 3d
Test Cost
Not determined
Tier
1 - General Availability
Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)

No Restrictions

Required Consultations
None
Algorithms and Guidelines

None

Special Patient Preparation

None

Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements

First voided morning specimen is preferred

Criteria for Rejection

Based on specimen condition and stability

Laboratory Service Area
Clinical Chemistry
Performing Laboratory / Site
Category1, 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites
Last Updated
11-May-18