Question

Jennifer thinks she is pregnant and wants to be tested. You inform her that she will need to provide a first‑voided morning specimen. Why is this method used in urine pregnancy testing, and what should the medical assistant explain to her about the test?

Answer 1

Because urine in the morning is the one that contains the more concentrated hormone

Answer 2

Answer: Many companies do recommend that you take their pregnancy test in the morning because first-morning urine typically contains the highest concentration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), the pregnancy hormone. This allows you to take a pregnancy test at any point in the day.

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