hCG is secreted by the placenta shortly after fertilization and implantation.

UPT is a qualitative test that detects hCG in urine.

Clinical uses include:

Confirming early pregnancy.

Supporting evaluation of amenorrhea or suspected pregnancy.

Used in emergency and outpatient settings for quick results.

Often performed as a point‑of‑care test (POCT) using dipsticks or kits.

May be followed by serum hCG tests and ultrasound for confirmation.

Analyte: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in urine.

Normal Result: Negative (no hCG detected).

Abnormal Findings:

Positive hCG: Indicates pregnancy.

False positives: May occur with trophoblastic disease, certain tumors, or recent miscarriage.

False negatives: Possible in very early pregnancy or diluted urine samples.

Clinical Use:

Provides a simple, rapid, and non‑invasive test for pregnancy detection.

Helps guide diagnosis, counseling, and further obstetric evaluation.

Supports gynecology, obstetrics, and emergency medicine practice.