A pregnant patient at 5 weeks gestation reports a slight amount of vaginal bleeding. The clinician should obtain the following laboratory test:

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Serial human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels are important in early pregnancy to assess the viability of the pregnancy, especially in the context of vaginal bleeding. Rising levels are a good sign, while falling levels can indicate a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.

A Pregnant Patient at 5 Weeks Gestation Reports a Slight