Title: HCG in urine: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Headings: HCG in urine
HCG in urine
How the Test is Performed
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Content: Home pregnancy tests require the test strip to be dipped into the urine sample or passed through the urine stream while urinating. Carefully follow package directions. In most cases, a urine sample taken the first time you urinate in the morning is best. This is when urine is the most concentrated and has enough HCG to be detected. Click to Keep Reading
How to Prepare for the Test
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No special preparation is needed. How the Test will Feel
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The test involves urinating into a cup or onto a test strip. Why the Test is Performed
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Urine HCG tests are a common method of determining if a woman is pregnant. The best time to test for pregnancy at home is after you miss your period. Normal Results
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The test result will be reported as negative or positive. The test is negative if you are not pregnant.