Gronowski, Ann M False-negative results from point-of-care qualitative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) devices caused by excess hCGbeta core fragment vary with device lot number. [electronic resource] - Clinical chemistry Oct 2009 - 1885-6 p. digital Publication Type: Case Reports; Letter ISSN: 1530-8561 Standard No.: 10.1373/clinchem.2009.133280 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AdolescentChorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human--standardsEquipment FailureFalse Negative ReactionsFemaleHumansPeptide Fragments--standardsPoint-of-Care SystemsPregnancyReagent Kits, DiagnosticReference StandardsYoung Adult