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Monoclonal Antibodies

Could anybody help me on how monoclonal antibodies work, especially in pregnancy kits?
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In terms of pregnancy HCG is an antigen secreted by placenta in the urine of pregnant women. Monoclonal antibodies bind to this and cause a blue line if pregnant
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Original post by saulaly
In terms of pregnancy HCG is an antigen secreted by placenta in the urine of pregnant women. Monoclonal antibodies bind to this and cause a blue line if pregnant


Thank you!

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