Home Tests
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
Condition: Pregnancy
Purpose: Screening for possibility of pregnancy
Format: : Stand-alone test, results available to consumer in the home
Availability: OTC, High street pharmacies
Comments: Usually involves testing urine for hCG, which is produced when a woman becomes pregnant. Consult you GP if you are pregnant to arrange ante-natal care, or if you are unsure about the results of home testing.
KEY:
OTC=over-the-counter, no prescription needed.
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