hCG, Total, Quantitative details
What hCG, Total, Quantitative shows
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone made by the placenta during pregnancy. This quantitative blood test measures the actual amount of hCG, including its different forms, rather than just whether it is present. It can detect pregnancy earlier than most urine tests and, when repeated over days, shows whether levels are rising as expected in early pregnancy. Levels that rise more slowly than expected or fall can point to a pregnancy that is not progressing or one outside the uterus. Higher than expected levels can occur with multiple pregnancy or, rarely, certain tumors that make hCG. A single value is less informative than the trend over time.
Tests that include hCG, Total, Quantitative
This test measures the level of hCG, a hormone produced during pregnancy. hCG can be detected as early as 7-10 days after conception and peaks between the 7th and 10th week. It's not only an indicator of normal pregnancy but also helps in diagnosing certain conditions like hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma, and testicular neoplasm. If the hCG serum result doesn't match the clinical presentation, a qualitative hCG urine test may be recommended.
- hCG, Total, Quantitative Measures the exact level of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your blood, used to confirm and follow early pregnancy and other hCG-related conditions.
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