Comparison of Beta-hCG Levels When Using Venous Puncture Blood and Peripheral Finger Stick Blood
University of Nebraska
Summary
The objective of his study is to quantitatively evaluate a patient's pregnancy status using their beta-hCG levels when using venipuncture blood vs peripheral blood.
Description
The objective of his study is to quantitatively evaluate a patient's pregnancy status using their beta-hCG levels when using venipuncture blood vs peripheral blood. This data will help the investigator compare trending levels of beta-hCG levels in pregnant patients between venous blood vs peripheral blood which may help determine levels at which the peripheral blood may no longer be detectable on a POC pregnancy test.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 19+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 19 years of age, positive pregnant status recorded in EMR, presenting to Nebraska Medicine OB/GYN clinic - Exclusion Criteria: No meeting the inclusion criteria \-
Interventions
- Diagnostic TestBeta-hCG
Enrolled participants will provide 2 serum specimens (venipuncture and peripheral finger stick) for beta-hCG testing
Location
- University of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, Nebraska