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Re: pregnancy tests/miu's/accuracyFrom: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 18 May 2001 13:58:41 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 17 May 2001, Amy wrote: > >I recently purchased a pregnancy test claiming to be able to detect the >hcg hormone up to 4 days earlier than any other brand on the market. As >early as 3 days before one's period is expected. I also found out that >this particular test- tests at 100 miu's for hcg. I have also found out >that there are several other tests out there that test anywhere from 20- >50 miu's for hcg- yet none of them claim to give an accurate reading >before the first day of a missed period. Why is this? Also, due to the >context of the article in which I was reading- it was clear that the >test which read the lower miu's of hcg were the most sensitive. However- >I would like to know just what exactly does miu stand for? mIU= milli International Unit
-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG **Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
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