Pregnancy testing has become more convenient and reliable with the introduction of the CLINITEST hCG test for use with the CLINITEK Status family of analyzers. The CLINITEST hCG pregnancy test ...

When your prenatal health care provider talks about hCG, they're referring to human chorionic gonadotropin (aka "the pregnancy hormone"), which is produced by the placenta during pregnancy. The ...

Netmums midwife Sarah Joy Owen explains what a faint line on a pregnancy test means, when to retest, and how likely it is to be positive.

The developing placenta secretes the glycoprotein hormone hCG, human chorionic gonadotropin, soon after fertilization. In normal pregnancy, this hormone can be detected in serum in just seven days ...

Taking a pregnancy test can be an emotional moment if you have been actively trying to conceive. It can be exciting, full of ...

The FINANCIAL — Women account for nearly 60 percent of visits to emergency departments (ED) in the United States. In emergency situations, it is critical for doctors to know the pregnancy status of ...

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with emotions when you’re taking a pregnancy test. Your life may change forever depending on the results. Confirming those results with your doctor, even if they’re ...