Pregnancy Test on Shabbat
Question
Is it permitted to perform a pregnancy test using a stick on Shabbat to determine if the bleeding is due to menstruation or early pregnancy?
Answer
Shalom UvRacha,
It is forbidden, due to the melacha of dyeing.
The test involves a color that appears on the stick.
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