HCG Blood Test
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) HCG blood test measures
the level of hCG hormone present in the blood.
HCG is generated during pregnancy. Your doctor can also tell
HCG blood test by any other name like:
·
Beta-HCG blood test
·
Quantitative blood pregnancy test
·
Quantitative HCG blood test
·
Quantitative Serial Beta-HCG Test
·
Repeat the quantitative beta-HCG test
There is a lot of difference between HCG blood test and HCG
urine test.
The urine test can be influenced by factors such as dehydration and at
what time you do the test, while the HCG blood test also gives conclusive
results even when the HCG level is low. Diagnostic
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Why is HCG blood test
done?
·
To confirm pregnancy
·
To find out the approximate age of the fetus
·
For diagnosis of abnormal ectopic pregnancy
·
For a diagnosis of possible abortion
·
To check for down syndrome
HCG blood tests are sometimes done to check for pregnancy
before the use of any medical treatment that can cause harm to the unborn baby,
such as X-rays.
If pregnancy is confirmed in the HCG test, the healthcare
professional ensures that the fetus is not harmed during treatment.
Beta HCG is considered a tumor marker, which means that it is a
substance excreted from certain types of tumors. Therefore, in many cases, an HCG
blood test is also used to evaluate and treat certain cancers. Diagnostic
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The healthcare
professional take your blood sample, for which he will take the following
steps:
·
A rubber band is tied in the upper arm so that
the blood flow stops and the vein is visible so that the needle can be pierced
easily.
·
The place where the vein appears is cleaned with
alcohol.
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A needle is inserted into the vein in which the tube is attached, blood comes in this tube.
·
The rubber band is removed after taking the
blood.
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Cotton is applied at the place where the needle
is applied.
·
A bandage is applied from the top by pressing
the cotton.
Your blood sample is sent to the lab for testing. There is
no need for any special care after this test, if the doctor has not given any
specific advice, then you can start your regular routine.
Consult your doctor if you have any kind of question about
HCG blood test and to understand it better.
A low level of HCG
indicates:
·
Wrong counting of pregnancy date
·
Possible abortion or damaged egg
·
ectopic pregnancy
High levels of HCG can also occur due to a number of reasons
and should be re-tested within 48–72 hours to evaluate changes in levels.
High levels of HCG
indicate:
·
Wrong counting of pregnancy date
·
Molar pregnancy
·
Multiple pregnancies
The normal range of SCCH tests may vary depending on all labs and
hospitals. Please consult your doctor for any questions regarding test results.
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