Pregnancy Test, Urine

This test measures hCG levels in urine to determine pregnancy status. Detecting hCG helps confirm pregnancy and identify potential complications, such as ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage, ensuring timely management for a healthy pregnancy.

This test is done to:

• Confirm pregnancy
• Monitor early pregnancy health.
• Identify potential complications, like an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.
• Guide appropriate prenatal care.
• Assess fertility treatments' success.
• Diagnose certain hormone-secreting tumours.

A doctor will recommend this test under the following circumstances:

• Suspected pregnancy
• Monitoring early pregnancy in high-risk cases
• Evaluating infertility treatment outcomes
• History of ectopic pregnancies or miscarriages
• Symptoms like missed periods and morning sickness

A positive result may indicate pregnancy. However, an abnormal range may suggest ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, molar pregnancy, or fertility issues. Discuss this with your doctor for interpretation and further testing, if needed.

During this test:

• Collect a urine sample in the provided container.
• The laboratory processes the sample for hCG.

Before the test:

• Ensure urine is collected as per guidelines.
• Share your clinical history with your doctor.
• There are no specific dietary restrictions before the test.
• Follow the specific instructions of your healthcare provider.

• Ultrasound: To confirm intrauterine pregnancy
• Progesterone levels: To assess early pregnancy viability
• Complete blood count (CBC): To evaluate overall health status during pregnancy

Urine hCG test and Pregnancy urine test

Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants and grows outside the uterus, typically in the fallopian tube. This can be dangerous and requires immediate medical attention to prevent complications like rupture or internal bleeding.