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b-hCG Urine Test
b-hCG Urine Test
Updated over a week ago

Test Details

Lab Company: Access Medical Labs
​Sample Type: Urine
​Collection Location: At Home

This test is used to detect pregnancy.

Key Details

  • 💧 DO NOT drink excessive water before the test.

  • 🚚 Ship your samples via UPS as soon as possible after collection.

  • ❄️ Refrigerate your samples until you are ready to ship them.

  • 🧪 If you have other Access Medical Labs tests (stool, blood, or saliva), YOU MUST ship all of your samples together.

Preparation & Timing

  • DO NOT drink excessive water before the test.

Collection Instructions

  1. Write the following information on each specimen container.

    1. Patient's full name

    2. Patient's date of birth

    3. The date of collection

    4. If your samples are not properly labeled, you will be required to recollect your sample.

  2. Wash your hands.

  3. Dry your hands with a clean towel.

  4. Collect your first morning urination in the provided collection cup.

    1. You must collect at least 120 mL (4 oz).

  5. Use the provided pipette to transfer urine into a specimen tube.

  6. Fill to the 3 mL line.

  7. Screw the cap on the tube tightly.

  8. Discard the remaining urine and collection materials.

  9. Place the specimen tube into the biohazard bag.

  10. Place the biohazard bag in the refrigerator until you are ready to ship it.

Requisition & Payment

  • Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.

  • You must complete your requisition form and send it back with your sample.

    • Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on this form.

📄 How to Complete Your Requisition

Shipping

❗️If you have other Access Medical Labs tests (stool, blood, or saliva), YOU MUST ship all of your samples together.

  • Ship your sample via UPS as soon as possible after collection.

    • Refrigerate your sample until you are ready to ship.

  • To prepare your sample for shipping,

    • Make sure your samples are properly labeled.

    • Place the specimen tube into the biohazard bag.

    • Place the biohazard bag into the test kit box.

    • Place the completed test requisition form into the test kit box.

    • Place the test kit box into the provided UPS mailer.

    • Seal the mailer.

  • Make a note of the tracking number on the return label so that you can track your sample back to the lab.

  • Take your sample to a UPS location.

    • DO NOT place your sample in a drop box.

Results

  • Results should be released to your provider 1-6 business days after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.

Questions?

Reach out to Rupa Health via the chat in your patient portal.

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