It was reported that there were 3 patients that had false positive results on the hcg cassette test.Only specific information for one patient was available.A (b)(6) female's pre-surgery urine hcg test had a positive result, therefore the scheduled hysteroscopy polypectomy dilation and curettage was postponed.It was confirmed with a negative blood test beta quant < 5 miu/ml.Troubleshooting included a discussion about potential sources of error including opening the foil pouch prematurely, flooding the device (dispensing more than 3 drops), interpreting past the designated read time (a sub-lod given enough time, nsb past 10-minute mark), visible precipitate no allowed to settle/spin.
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