Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Test, Pregnancy Test

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AuthorJan Nissl, RN, BS
AuthorSydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
EditorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate EditorTracy Landauer
Primary Medical ReviewerRenée M. Crichlow, MD
- Family Medicine
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerSiobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH
- Reproductive Genetics
Specialist Medical ReviewerRenee H. Martin, PhD
- Medical Genetics
Last UpdatedOctober 12, 2006

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Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
Last Updated: October 12, 2006
Medical Review: Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics
Renee H. Martin, PhD - Medical Genetics

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 Why It Is Done
 How To Prepare
 How It Is Done
 How It Feels
 Risks
 Results
 What Affects the Test
 What To Think About
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