A pregnant patient at 5 weeks' gestation reports slight amount of vaginal bleeding.The clinician should recognize that the following laboratory test should be done:

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Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy can be a sign of a potential miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Serial HCG levels can help to monitor the progression of the pregnancy and make a diagnosis. If the levels are increasing as expected, it may be a sign of a viable pregnancy. If the levels are decreasing, it may be a sign of a miscarriage. Therefore, serial HCG level monitoring is important in managing patients with vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy.

A Pregnant Patient at 5 Weeks' Gestation Reports Slight Amount