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Clinical- Chemistry-2- Laboratory- Finals (1) 230522 2007 12
Course: Clinical Chemistry 2 (MDT 3122L)
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University: Our Lady of Fatima University
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CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 2 (Laboratory)
College Of Medical Laboratory Science
Our Lady of Fatima University – Pampanga
OCAMPO, MARY GRACE O. [SECOND TERM, 3-Y2-1]
1
FINALS
LESSON 1: DETERMINATION OF HUMAN CHORIONIC
GONADOTROPIN (HCG)
ADVANCED QUALITY ONE STEP PREGNANCY TEST
• This test is a rapid qualitative immunochromatographic
assay. Rapid because you will simply need to drop
sample of a urine in the test cassette and is able to
determine the presence of early pregnancy.
DETERMINATION OF HUMAN CHORIONIC
GONADOTROPIN (HCG)
• Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a
glycoprotein hormone secreted by the developing
placenta shortly after fetilization.
o It is produced by syncytiotrophoblast of
placenta (syncytiotrophoblastic cells of the
placenta)
• In normal pregnancy, hCG is detected in urine and
serum soon after conception and levels of 5-50 mIU/mL
are seen within 1 week of implantation. At the time of
first missed menstrual period, hCG concentration in urine
and serum are about 100mIU/mL, peak levels of
100,000-200,000 mIU/mL reached at the end of first
semester.
• Elevated urine and serum hCG are observed not only in
pregnancy but also in some malignant conditions.
• Elevated urine and serum hCG are observed also in
trophoblastic or non-trophoblastic neoplasm, like
hydatidiform mole, and choriocarcinoma.
o Hydatidiform mole, and choriocarcinoma are
examples of Gestational trophoblastic
disease (GTD)
o This type of neoplasm is actually a tumor that
derives from the syncytiotrophoblast.
• Lower levels of hCG hormone may be associated with
placental insufficiency, threatened spontaneous
abortion, and ectopic pregnancy.
o Placental Insufficiency – in this condition,
oxygen and nutrients are not sufficiently
transported to the growing fetus via the
placenta.
o Threatened Spontaneous Abortion – when
we say spontaneous abortion, that’s the
pregnancy loss before 20 weeks of gestation.
o Ectopic Pregnancy – the fertilized egg was
implanted outside the uterus.
PRINCIPLE
• Advanced Quality Pregnancy Test is a sandwich
immunoassay.
o It involves the interaction of the antibody and
antigen.
• The test has a sensitivity of 25 mIU/mL hCG for urine,
which is sufficient to detect pregnancy the first day of the
missed period.
o In first day of missed period the concentration
of hCG can reach up to 100mIU/mL.
o The test can also detect lower than 100.
• The sample is applied to the card and reacts initially with
the specific, anti-beta hCG monoclonal antibody/colloidal
gold conjugate on the test membrane. The mixture
moves along the membrane, by capillary action, and
reacts with a specific anti-hCG in the test region.
• If hCG is present in the sample, the result is the
formation of a colored band in thet test region. If there
is no hCG in the sample, the area will remain white.
o There are two regions in the test casettes:
▪ Test Region (indicator that hCG is
present in the sample)
▪ Control Region (for quality control
to determine if the cassette is really
working)
• The sample continues to flow to the control region and
forms a pink to purple color, indicating the test is
working and the result is valid.
MATERIALS:
• Urine specimen cups
• Pregnancy test kit
STORAGE AND STABILITY:
• The test device can be stored under refrigeration and
room temperature (2-30ºC) and will be stable until the
expiration date.
o You cannot use the test kit beyond the
expiration date.
SAMPLE COLLECTION:
• Collect the urine in a clean, dry glass or plastic
container.
o Urine specimens can be collected at any time
of the day.
o It is not necessary to obtain the first-morning
specimen However, the concentration of the
hCG may be higher in this specimen.
• Sample can be refrigerated up to 72 hours prior to
testing.
o Refrigerated samples must be allowed to warm
to room temperature and mix before testing
PROCEDURE:
1. Bring all materials and specimen to room temperature
2. Remove test card from the sealed foil pouch.
3. Place the test card on a flat dry surface.
UNIT OUTLINE
I. Determination of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
(hCG)
II. Determination of Alcohol
III. Drug Test Specimen Collection and Accessioning
IV. Determination of Methamphetamine and
Tetrahydrocannabinol
V. Determination of Barbiturates
VI. Determination of Cocaine
VII. Determination of Morphine
VIII. Determination of Methadone
IX. Principle for Drugs and Abuse Determinations