REVIEW QUESTIONS: For HCG Testing

REVIEW QUESTIONS: For HCG Testing

1.    In the quantitative test, why is there a need to test a 24 hr. urine specimen?

2.    How can you detoxify urine in patient's preparation for HCG determination?

3.    What are the causes of false positive and false negative results?

4.    What normal condition gives positive results to HCG?

5.    In the quantitative determination of HCG why do you have to prepare serial dilution of the urine samples.

ANSWERS WILL BE POSTED NEXT WEEK,