Beta HCG TOTAL Test

Serum Beta HCG test, also called the BHCG test, is a blood test which detects the level of hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in the blood. This hormone is produced at the time of pregnancy, so this test is useful as a pregnancy confirmation test. This hormone can be detected both in blood and urine. It is produced by the placenta to maintain the corpus luteum during pregnancy. It has 2 subunits, alpha & beta, of which the beta subunit is unique and can be measured in plasma & urine.

Why is Beta HCG blood test prescribed?

Your health care provider may advise you to undergo this BHCG test in certain conditions-

High level hormone
Low level hormone

What are the components of the Beta HCG test?

Quantitative test tells you the amount of HCG present in the blood sample. Quantitative test is used to monitor response to treatment and to detect certain other conditions. Its value is reported in milli-international units per millilitre(mIU/ml).

Reference range

Normal pregnancy

Gestational Trophoblastic disease

Germ cell tumours, choriocarcinoma
Hydatiform mole
Threatened abortion
Ecotopia preganancy

Non pregnant	upto 4
Post Menopuause	upto 13
Pregnancy (Post Imp)
4-5 wks	1500- 23000
5-6 wks	3400- 1,35,300
6-7 wks	10,500- 1,61,000
7-8 wks	18,000- 2,09,000
8-9 wks	37,000- 2,19,000
9-10 wks	42,800- 2,18,000
10-11 wks	33,700- 2,18,700
11-12 wks	21,800- 1,93,200
12-13 wks	20,300- 1,66,100
13-14 wks	15,400- 1,90,000
2nd Trimester (14-26 wks)	2800- 1,76,100
3rd Trimester (26- 39 wks)	2800- 1,44,400

Preparation and Perquisites

There is no specific preparation required to undergo the BCHG test. However, you need to mention to the doctor the medication you are taking. The test procedure is simple and quick.

Beta HCG TOTAL Test

Why is Beta HCG blood test prescribed?

What are the components of the Beta HCG test?

Preparation and Perquisites​

Preparation and Perquisites

Beta HCG TEST (BHCG TEST) in Bengaluru

Beta HCG TEST (BHCG TEST) in Bengaluru

B0024

Daily

No Special Preparation Required

24 Hours

₹637

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