HCG blood test
About
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is produced in very small amounts by the pituitary gland (in both sexes from 2 to 4 IU/L) and in significant amounts by the placenta during pregnancy. Around 15 days after conception, hCG enters the bloodstream and urine of the pregnant woman, where it can be measured. Therefore, hCG is an ideal early indicator of pregnancy. After confirming pregnancy, monitoring hCG levels in the pregnant woman’s blood every 2 days can help track the progress and outcome of the pregnancy.
Candidate
When confirming pregnancy, hCG should be measured after the expected menstrual period has been missed. If hCG is tested too early (for example, immediately after intercourse or ovulation), false-negative results may occur. In such cases, the hCG test should be repeated after 7 to 14 days.
Preparation
For the test, no special preparation is required except knowing the date of your last menstrual period (the first day of your last menstrual bleeding).
Treatment
For this test, blood is drawn from a vein. If hCG is measured in urine, it is best to provide a sample of the first morning urine. The test can also be performed using a random urine sample collected during the day, but it is important to reduce fluid intake beforehand (excessively diluted urine can yield false-negative results). Measuring hCG in blood is more reliable than in urine.
Result
Results are available the same day.
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