Monoclonal Antibodies in Pregnancy Testing

What is the name of the hormone that is found in the urine of pregnant women?
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The antibodies are specific Immobilised

to the hormone _____ . antibodies specific to
the hormone are
The antibodies are mobile found here. They
which means they can move. cannot move.

They are attached to a blue Immobilised antibodies that are

bead. specific to the mobile antibodies are
found here.

Use the diagram above to help you answer the following questions:

1. Which zone does the urine pass through?

2. Where does the HCG hormone bind?

3. Where do the mobile antibodies that are attached to HCG bind?

4. What do antibodies that are not attached to HCG?

5. What would a woman see on her test if she was pregnant?

6. What would a woman see on her test if she was not pregnant?