Pearly 14

Question 1

When can you say that the test result for hCG is valid?

Answer 1

-when a line developed in the Control region

Question 2

True or False
Drinking a lot of water before collection of urine for pregnancy testing may cause a false negative result.

Answer 2

-True

Question 3

How can you tell if hCG is present in the urine of the patient?
if one pink/purple line developed in the “T” region of the test kit.
if one pink/purple line developed in the “C” region of the test kit.
If 2 pink/purple lines developed in the result well of the test kit.
if 2 pink/purple lines developed in the “C” &”T” regions of the test kit.

Answer 3

-If 2 pink/purple lines developed in the result well of the test kit.

Question 4

What type of test is hCG test for detection of pregnancy?

Answer 4

-chromatographic immunoassay

Question 5

True or False
test card/kit with negative result may be used to test another urine sample.

Answer 5

-False (Do not reuse)

Question 6

True or False
Infertility drugs containing hCG taken by female patients may cause false positive pregnancy tests.

Answer 6

-True

Question 7

True or False
As long as the test kit has not been opened and is stored properly, it can be used beyond the expiration date.

Answer 7

-False (Not use beyond expiration date)

Question 8

After the addition of urine into the well of the test card, how long is the waiting time for the hCG test result to be read and interpreted?

Answer 8

-depends on the manufacturer (within 10 minutes or as per manufacturer guidelines)

Question 9

What is the clinical significance of a positive hCG test?

Answer 9

-patient is pregnant