Semi-quantitative hCG One-step Pregnancy Test
Five hCG thresholds. Trend-focused testing. More information beyond “yes or no”.
Understanding Semi-quantitative hCG Testing
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by placental tissue during pregnancy. Following implantation, hCG levels generally increase during early pregnancy, although the rate and level of increase can vary considerably between individuals.
Traditional pregnancy tests are primarily designed to provide a qualitative result, indicating whether hCG is detected above a specific threshold. However, monitoring changes in hCG levels can provide additional information about the progression of early pregnancy and may be useful when considered together with other clinical information.
The NOVAtest® Semi-quantitative hCG One-step Pregnancy Test uses five test strips with different hCG detection thresholds to provide a semi-quantitative assessment of urinary hCG levels. Rather than providing only a positive or negative result, the test allows users to observe which hCG threshold is reached over time.

Go Beyond a Simple Positive or Negative Result
The NOVAtest® Semi-quantitative hCG One-step Pregnancy Test is a multi-level urine test designed to provide a semi-quantitative assessment of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) during early pregnancy.
The kit contains five individual test strips, each configured with a different hCG detection threshold.
By testing urine samples with the five threshold levels, users can obtain an indication of the approximate hCG concentration range and observe changes in the detected hCG level when testing is repeated over time.
The test requires no instrument or analyzer and provides visually interpretable results in approximately 5 minutes, making it suitable for convenient testing at home.
Five-Level hCG Assessment
The NOVAtest® uses five individual test strips with hCG thresholds of 10, 100, 500, 3,000, and 10,000 mIU/mL, providing broader information than a conventional single-threshold pregnancy test.
Focus on hCG Trends
Rather than providing only a simple positive or negative result, the five-level design allows users to observe changes in the detected hCG range when testing is repeated over time.
This trend-oriented approach can provide additional information to discuss with a healthcare professional when appropriate.
High Sensitivity Across Multiple hCG Levels
With the lowest detection threshold of 10 mIU/mL, the test is designed to detect low levels of urinary hCG while providing progressively higher thresholds for monitoring changes as hCG levels increase.
Rapid Results in Approximately 5 Minutes
The test provides visually interpretable results in approximately 5 minutes, allowing users to obtain timely information without laboratory equipment or an analyzer.
Instrument-Free Testing
The NOVAtest® is designed for manual testing without an instrument. Users can perform the test using the supplied strips and interpret the results visually according to the instructions provided.
Support Informed Pregnancy Monitoring
By providing information about urinary hCG levels across multiple detection thresholds, NOVAtest® can support users in monitoring changes in early pregnancy and communicating relevant test information with healthcare professionals when further evaluation is appropriate.
Supporting Informed Early Pregnancy Decisions
The NOVAtest® Semi-quantitative hCG One-step Pregnancy Test combines five predefined hCG detection thresholds with rapid, instrument-free testing to provide users with more information than a conventional qualitative pregnancy test.
By helping users observe changes in urinary hCG levels over time, the test provides additional information that can be shared with healthcare professionals as part of a broader clinical assessment.
For complete information regarding intended use, specimen collection, testing procedures, performance characteristics, limitations, and result interpretation, please refer to the product's Instructions for Use.
hCG is one of the earliest biological markers associated with pregnancy, and its concentration generally changes substantially during early pregnancy. However, hCG levels can vary widely between individuals and at different stages of pregnancy.
For this reason, a single hCG measurement provides only limited information. Observing hCG changes over time can provide additional context, particularly when considered together with symptoms, pregnancy history, clinical examination, and other diagnostic information.
Semi-quantitative hCG testing provides a practical way to observe changes across predefined hCG concentration ranges rather than relying solely on a single positive or negative result.
However, hCG trends should not be interpreted in isolation. An unexpected result, lack of an expected increase, or symptoms such as abdominal pain or bleeding should be evaluated by a healthcare professional. Where clinically indicated, quantitative serum hCG testing, ultrasound examination, and other diagnostic assessments may be required.
Ordering Information
| Cat. No | Product Name | Specimen | Format | Kit Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1117 | Semi-quantitative hCG One-step Pregnancy Test | Urine | Dip Panel | 20T |
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