Quantitative B HCG Pregnancy Test (Beta HCG Levels Pregnancy Tests)

Quantitative Beta hCG Pregnancy Test Overview

The beta hCG test examines the hCG levels​ in pregnancy found within the urine or blood and is used to detect pregnancy. The hormone hCG is additionally referred to as human chorionic gonadotropin. This hormone is secreted throughout the first trimester of pregnancy, and its production decreases through the second and third trimesters.

There are two ways this test is performed-

Qualitative hCG test: It provides a straightforward positive or negative result based on the presence of hCG.

Quantitative hCG test: It determines the precise level of hCG in the blood, offering information on the course of pregnancy or other illnesses.

Why is Quantitative beta hCG pregnancy test prescribed?

Doctors prescribe a qualitative beta HCG test to check the pregnancy advancement. Moreover, the quantitative test might be recommended multiple times during pregnancy to examine the fetus, track its development, or even determine its age in the early stages of pregnancy.

Besides, there are other reasons why quantitative b hcg pregnancy test is prescribed:​

• To keep an eye on a pregnancy that has a higher change of miscarrying
• Identification of tumors associated with pregnancy

• To determine whether a fertility treatment is working

• To identify ovarian cancer

Components of Beta HCG Tests

Doctors, after getting the test done, will interpret according to the result. According to the various weeks of pregnancy, the normal range of HCG levels should be as follows.

3 Weeks: 5-50 mIU/ml

4 Weeks: 5-426 mIU/ml

5 Weeks: 18-7.340 mIU/ml

6 Weeks: 1.080 to 56.500 mlU/ml

7 to 8 Weeks: 7.650 to 229.000 mlU/ml

9 to 12 Weeks: 25.700 to 288.000 mlU/ml​

Preparation and Perquisties

To undergo the quantitative b hcg pregnancy test, your doctor will recommend certain aspects to follow. However, there is no need of fasting required, unless informed. Do inform your doctor about your medical history.