Finger prick vs. blood draw for pregnancy hormone test
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares a beta-hCG (pregnancy hormone) test from a standard blood draw in your arm to a simpler finger prick test. It aims to see if the finger prick gives the same accurate results, making testing easier for pregnant people.
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Who can take part
- You must be 19 years old or older.
- You must be pregnant and have a positive pregnancy test in your medical record.
- You must receive care at the Nebraska Medicine OB/GYN clinic.
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