A 28-year-old woman reports a 10-day history of vaginal spotting. Her past medical, family, and social histories are noncontributory. She is sexually active and uses condoms for contraception. Prior to this event, she had no complaints; her menses were regular before this episode. Which of the following laboratory tests is most important in her initial workup?

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A pregnancy test is crucial in the initial workup of a woman of reproductive age with abnormal vaginal bleeding to rule out pregnancy-related causes, such as ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.

A 28-Year-Old Woman Reports a 10-Day History of Vaginal Spotting