Over-the-counter (OTC) pregnancy tests usually rely on which of the following technologies to test for the presence of hCG?
1. Radioimmunoassay
2. Radioreceptorassay
3. Latex agglutination test
4. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. All of these tests are used to detect the presence of hCG at varying times in the early gestational period. However, the type of technology used in OTC pregnancy tests is ELISA for its one-step accurate results.
4. Correct. The ELISA is the type of technology used in OTC pregnancy tests.
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