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Pregnancy Testing Before Your Surgery

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Perioperative Services

On the day of your surgery, you may be asked to give a urine (pee) sample for pregnancy testing. This pamphlet includes basic information about why you may need a pregnancy test, who is offered one, what will happen if you choose not to have a test done, how to get ready for a pregnancy test, how a test is done, and what will happen after the test.

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