Laboratory: HCG Flashcards
A glycoprotein hormone secreted by the trophoblast of the developing embryo that rapidly increases in urine or serum during early stages of pregnancy
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
Composition of HCG
Alpha and Beta subunit
The alpha subunit of HCG is similar to LH, FSH, and TSH. True or False?
True
Beta-hCG helps maintain the ovaries and stimulate the production of progesterone. True or False?
False, it helps maintain the corpus luteum
Detectable amount of Beta-hCG in normal pregnancy
25 mIU/mL
In normal pregnancy, Beta-hCG is secreted 8-10 days after implantation and approx. 2-3 days after conception. True or False?
False, it is secreted 2-3 days after implantation and 8-10 after conception
Peak levels of hCG is reached approximately ____ after the last ____ ____
2-3 months
Menstrual period
Serum hCG levels rise rapidly in early gestation. True or False?
True
This is the disappearance of HCG from blood after removal, characterized by implanted fertilized egg outside the womb
Ectopic Pregnancy
Monthly shedding of uterine lining in women when ovary is not fertilized within duration.
Menstruation
Normal cycle of menstruation before starting
28-day cycle
Menstruation can last for __
4-5 days
Occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus.
Pregnancy
Supports the developing embryo by thickening the wall of uterine lining
Progesterone
A test to detect the presence of Beta-hCG
Pregnancy Test
A male patient can possibly have a __ __ if __ on a pregnancy test
Malignant condition
Positive
Pregnancy Test can also determine trophoblastic diseases such as __, __, __ and __ (__)
Hydatidiform mole
Choriocarcinoma
Chorioepithelioma
Teratoma (Testicular tumor)
Urine sample collected for pregnancy test is ___
First morning
Intake of ____ and ___ should be restricted before pregnancy test
Fluid
Sedatives
Samples for pregnancy can be stored at _ to _ degrees Celsius for __ hours
2-8
48
If sample is refrigerated, place at room temperature for __ minutes before examination
30
If two lines appear in the C and T area of test kit, it is positive for pregnancy. True or False?
True
One line in the T area indicates negative for pregnancy. True or False?
False, one line in T area indicates that test is invalid
Negative for pregnancy is characterized by __ __ in _ area in test kit
One line
C area
A recommendation for collection of new sample after 48 hours using another test kit happens when there is the presence of __ __
Faint band
False-positive result for pregnancy test can caused by increased ___, trophoblastic diseases and incomplete ___
Protein
Abortion