Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 18 MAS 433 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Urine Pregnancy Tests
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The idea
A urine pregnancy test detects a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG.
In practice
The test stick or strip reacts to the hormone in urine; morning urine usually contains more of it than urine later in the day.
Where people slip
Record the result as read, and let the provider discuss it with the patient.
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