A woman uses a home pregnancy test kit that tests for hCG hormone in urine. She knows this is a type of antibody assay from the kit brochure. Antibodies reacting with the hormone produce two lines on the test strip. What specific type of immunoassay does this represent?

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The description of the test indicating two lines appearing on the test strip when antibodies react with the hormone is consistent with an immunochromatographic assay, also known as a lateral flow test. This is commonly used in pregnancy test kits. The other choices do not match the description of the test.

A Woman Uses a Home Pregnancy Test Kit That Tests