The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) blood test measures the level of hCG hormone in blood
During pregnancy, cells in the developing placenta make hCG.
hCG can first be detected in a blood sample about 11 days after conception.
Why is the hCG blood test performed?
The hCG blood test is performed to:
confirm pregnancy
determine the approximate age of the fetus
diagnose an abnormal pregnancy
diagnose a potential miscarriage
screen for Down syndrome
Results
In pregnancy, HCG level rises rapidly during the first trimester and then declines slightly.
For The expected HCG ranges in pregnant women ...consider the given table
These ranges are based on the length of the pregnancy.
