Which test detects the pregnancy hormone in urine?

• A. LFTs
• B. UDS
• C. Urine preg
• D. T&C

Answer: (C)

Detecting the pregnancy hormone in urine is done with a urine pregnancy test, which uses antibodies to identify human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine. hCG is produced after implantation, so its presence indicates pregnancy. These tests are designed to be qualitative (pregnant or not) and are most reliable after a missed period, though highly sensitive tests can detect hCG earlier. A positive result supports pregnancy, while a negative result may mean testing was done too early, or urine was diluting the hormone.

The other options aren’t about pregnancy hCG detection: liver function tests assess liver enzymes, a urine drug screen checks for substances in the urine, and T&C refers to type and crossmatch for blood compatibility.