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DU PA Gyn Diag Meth
Duke PA Gyn Diagnostic Methods
Question | Answer |
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what is the Sure Vue test used to detect | human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine |
what is human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) | a glycoprotein hormone produced by the developing placenta shortly after fertilization |
how soon after conception can hCG be detected in the urine and serum in a normal pregnancy | 7-10 days |
how does the Sure-Vue Urine hCG test work | it uses a combination of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies to selectively detect elevated levels of hCG in urine |
at what time of day is hCG more concentrated in the urine | first thing in the morning |
how would urine with a low specific gravity affect a urine hCG test such as Sure-Vue | the urine may be more dilute and not contain representative concentrations of hCG. There may be a false negative test |
what should be the follow up to a negative Sure-Vue pregnancy test if pregnancy is still suspected | wait 48 hours then collect a first morning urine for testing |
what other conditions may cause an elevated hCG | testicular cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer. |
a urine hCG test such as Sure-Vue provides a __ diagnosis for pregnancy | presumptive |
the Sure-Vue Urine hCG has a sensitivity of 25IU/mL and is capable of detecting pregnancy as early as __ after the first missed menses | 1 day |