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Understanding HCG Beta Total Maternal in Agra
What is HCG Beta Total Maternal in Agra?
HCG Beta Total Maternal test helps detect the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone in the blood, preferably 10 days post conception. It is available at an affordable price in Agra with Tata 1mg labs. This test is commonly used to confirm pregnancy. However, it can also help to diagnose abnormal pregnancies (such as ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy), some tumors, and possible miscarriages. It is also used as part of a screening test for Down syndrome.
Beta-hCG is a hormone produced by the cells in the developing placenta during pregnancy. The level of this hormone increases during the initial period of pregnancy. However, after 6-7 weeks of conceiving, hCG levels are not very helpful for testing the viability of a pregnancy. Instead, an ultrasound is done to confirm the presence of a fetal heartbeat.
What does HCG Beta Total Maternal measure?
An HCG Beta Total Maternal test measures the levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone in the blood. hCG is released in the blood during pregnancy and can be detected as early as 10 days after conception. The levels of this hormone gradually keep on rising every 2 to 3 days (or 48 to 72 hours) and reach a peak around 8 to 11 weeks after conception. After reaching the peak, the hCG levels decrease and remain steady for the rest of the pregnancy.
Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about HCG Beta Total Maternal in Agra
Frequently Asked Questions about HCG Beta Total Maternal in Agra
Q. How is an HCG Beta Total Maternal test performed?
Q. Is there any risk associated with an HCG Beta Total Maternal test?
Q. Are hCG beta levels positive in ectopic pregnancy as well?
Q. Can hCG beta levels be found positive in men also?
Q. Can hCG beta levels be detected as positive in neonates?
Q. Is an HCG Beta Total Maternal test only used for pregnancy?
Q. What does the false-negative result of an HCG Beta Total Maternal test mean?
Q. Should hCG beta levels be checked routinely?
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References
- Betz D, Fane K. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin [Internet]. Treasure Island, Florida: StatPearls Publishing; Jan. 2023 [Accessed 28 Feb. 2023]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532950/
- Korevaar TI, Steegers EA, de Rijke YB, et al. Reference ranges and determinants of total hCG levels during pregnancy: the Generation R Study. Eur J Epidemiol. 2015;30(9):1057-1066. [Accessed 28 Feb. 2023] Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4584104/
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