HCG- QUALITATIVE- SIRUM

HCG, QUALITATIVE, SIRUM

A qualitative HCG blood test is done to check if there is a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin in your blood. HCG is a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy.

Other HCG tests include:

- HCG urine test
- HCG blood test - qualitative

WHY SHOULD I GET TESTED?

For confirming a pregnancy, to monitor pregnancy that may be at risk of failing, or to screen for fetal abnormalities.

WHEN SHOULD I GET TESTED?

If you suspect that you are pregnant, most testing can be done reliably 10 days after missed menstrual period. Testing should be done if there are symptoms that suggest an ectopic pregnancy or a failing pregnancy. Additionally, testing may be required before certain medical treatments and procedures.

Why do I need this test?
Most frequently, this test is performed to determine if you are pregnant. HCG level in the blood could also be high in women with certain types of ovarian tumors or in men with testicular tumors.

Normal Results

✔The test result will be reported as negative or positive.
✔The test is negative if you are not pregnant.
✔The test is positive if you are pregnant.

Abnormal Results Mean:
If your blood HCG is positive and you DO NOT have a pregnancy properly implanted in the uterus, it may indicate:
✔Ectopic pregnancy
✔Miscarriage
✔Testicular cancer (in men)
✔Trophoblastic tumor
✔Hydatidiform mole
✔Ovarian cancer