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Chapter-15 Pregnancy Tests

BOOK TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technology: Methods and Interpretations (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Sood Ramnik
ISBN
9788184484496
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11776_16
Edition
6/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
41
Author Affiliations
1. Manipal Health Systems (Manipal Group), Manipal Health Systems, (Manipal Group), Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India, Manipal Health Systems (Manipal Group), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Healthcare Meena, Sharjah, UAE, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Centre, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Center, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Abstract

The chapter commences by giving historical aspects of the pregnancy tests. This is followed by the newer immunology based test platforms. It begins with latex slide test and then talks about ELISA techniques. A complete understanding of the Immunochromatography systems is presented vis-à-vis pregnancy tests. A brief commentary on ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortions and early pregnancy loss is provided. Other abnormal conditions are also briefly mentioned. HCG is covered in great length and this is followed by the rapid diagnostic formats. As they can’t be manufactured in the lab, therefore the commercially available ones are covered adequately. A brief resume is given about the physiological alterations occurring in body during pregnancy. The chapter ends by giving related Trouble Shooting issues.

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