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PREGNANCY (hCG) TESTS
TEST DESCRIPTION
One Step HCG Urine Pregnancy Tests are used for qualitative (visual)
determination of hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) in urine specimens
for early detection of pregnancy. The tests are available in 3 different
formats:
1. STRIP
2. CASSETTE
3. MIDSTREAM
The format applications range from professional to domestic usage.
TEST PROCEDURE
STEP 1
Bring the test pouch to room temperature (18-30°C). To begin
testing, open the sealed pouch by tearing along the notch. Remove
the test from the pouch.
STEP 2 (TEST FORMATS)
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STRIP TEST
Immerse the strip into the urine with the arrow end pointing
towards the urine. Do not immerse past the "Max"
line. Take the strip out after 3 seconds and lay the strip
flat on a clean, dry, non-absorbent surface (e.g., mouth of
the urine container).
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CASSETTE TEST
Draw the urine sample into the provided pipette, and dispense
0.2ml (about 4 drops) into the round dropping well of the
cassette.
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MIDSTREAM TEST
Hold the round end of cover with one hand. Use the other
hand to pull out the test device and expose the absorbent
window.
Point the absorbent tip downward; place the absorbent tip
in urine stream for at least 10 seconds to be thoroughly wet.
Otherwise, you can collect your urine into a clean cup and
dip half of the absorbent pad into the urine for at least
10 seconds. Re-cap the device and place it on the clean, flat
surface.
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STEP 3
Wait for colored bands to appear. Depending on the concentration
of hCG in the test specimen, positive results may be observed in
as short as 40 seconds. However, to confirm negative results, the
complete reaction time (5 minutes) is required. Do not read results
after 10 minutes.
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
| Negative - Not Pregnant: Only
one color band appears in the control region. No visible band
on the test region is present since hCG concentration is not
present in urine or too low for detection.
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| Positive - Pregnant: Distinct
color bands appear on the control and test regions. The presence
of both test and control lines indicate possible pregnancy.
Color intensity of the test band may vary according to the
concentration of hCG in urine. The higher the hCG concentration
- the darker the intensity of the test line, hence higher
the likelihood of pregnancy.
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Invalid - Uncertain Results:
No visible bands in the control and test regions. Make sure
to follow the above specified instructions for optimum results.
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PRECAUTIONS
1. For single in vitro diagnostic use only - use test only once
for urine screening.
2. Do not use test kit beyond expiry date.
3. Keep away from moisture, direct sunlight, and children.
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