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Pregnancy test (beta hCG) blood test In Store
£99.00
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What can I expect from Pregnancy Test - Beta hCG (Quantitative)?
Beta-hCG is a hormone which is very accurate at confirming at the earliest possible moment whether you are pregnant or not.
Many women prefer to regularly check their beta-hCG levels, particularly in early pregnancy, as the level rises steadily throughout the first trimester, before dropping down to a steady level for the rest of the pregnancy.
Seeing the steady rise in levels can be reassuring. If the levels stop rising during the first 10 weeks ou should see you healthcare professional as it may indicate a problem with the pregnancy's progression.
The test is quantitative so you can get a general indication of the age of the pregnancy. The “normal” range is very wide so it may not be possible to be completely confident of the age of the pregnancy but it will give a potentially useful parameter.
NB: On occasions beta-HCG is produced by some types of cancer so if there is any doubt it is important to get checked by a doctor.
The presence of the hormone Beta-HCG is used to confirm pregnancy and the quantitative levels of this hormone in your blood can be used to determine the gestational age of your foetus.
Beta HCG (Quantitative)
The Beta HCG (Quantitative) test is a blood test that measures the level of a hormone called beta human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in your body. HCG is produced during pregnancy and is responsible for maintaining the pregnancy. This test is commonly used to confirm if a woman is pregnant or to monitor the progress of a pregnancy.
The test works by measuring the amount of HCG in your blood. If you are pregnant, the levels of HCG will increase rapidly in the early stages of pregnancy. By measuring the amount of HCG, the test can determine if you are pregnant and how far along you are.
In addition to confirming pregnancy, the Beta HCG (Quantitative) test can also be used to detect certain medical conditions, such as ectopic pregnancy (when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus) or molar pregnancy (a rare condition where abnormal tissue grows in the uterus).
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