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Brown Blood In Urine During Pregnancy
This type of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test measures the specific level of HCG in the urine. HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy.
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HCG in blood serum - qualitative -
HCG in blood serum - quantitative -
Pregnancy test
Alternative Names
Beta-HCG - urine; Human chorionic gonadotropin - urine
How the test is performed
As you urinate, collect a urine sample in a special (sterile) cup. Home pregnancy tests require the...
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