Urine Pregnancy Test
This test measures the level of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone, or HCG, in the urine to help determine if a woman is pregnant.
A urine pregnancy test measures the level of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone, or HCG, in the urine to help determine if a woman is pregnant. HCG is a hormone that is present in the urine in higher amounts when a woman becomes pregnant.
For this test, you will urinate a small amount into a cup.
- It is best to collect the sample first thing in the morning.
- Don't drink a lot of fluids before collecting the urine sample. This could dilute the urine and cause a false-negative result.
- HCG appears in the urine of pregnant women about 10 days after conception.
What should I ask my healthcare provider before having this test?
- Is there any special preparation for the test? (If so, get clear instructions on what you need to do.)
Source UHC.com
Also known as:
Urine Pregnancy TestPregnancy TestLaboratory WorkHCG Urine Test
A urine pregnancy test measures the level of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone, or HCG, in the urine to help determine if a woman is pregnant. HCG is a hormone that is present in the urine in higher amounts when a woman becomes pregnant.
For this test, you will urinate a small amount into a cup.
- It is best to collect the sample first thing in the morning.
- Don't drink a lot of fluids before collecting the urine sample. This could dilute the urine and cause a false-negative result.
- HCG appears in the urine of pregnant women about 10 days after conception.
What should I ask my healthcare provider before having this test?
- Is there any special preparation for the test? (If so, get clear instructions on what you need to do.)
Source UHC.com
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