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Pregnancy test (beta hCG)

The Pregnancy test (beta hCG) looks at pregnancy hormone in urine or blood. It is done for: missed period, before some medicines or X-rays.

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The Pregnancy test (beta hCG) looks at pregnancy hormone in urine or blood. It is done for: missed period, before some medicines or X-rays. Why it is done: Missed period, before some medicines or X-rays. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references

Why it is done

Missed period, before some medicines or X-rays.

Preparation

First morning urine for home tests. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Pregnant (or rarely other causes). Low or negative may mean: Not pregnant, or too early. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

What it measures

Pregnancy hormone in urine or blood.

Sample type

Urine or blood

If the result is high

Pregnant (or rarely other causes).

If the result is low

Not pregnant, or too early.

Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.

Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.

Where to get this near you

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Common questions

What does the Pregnancy test (beta hCG) measure?
Pregnancy hormone in urine or blood.

Why is the Pregnancy test (beta hCG) done?
Missed period, before some medicines or X-rays.

Do I need to fast for the Pregnancy test (beta hCG)?
First morning urine for home tests.

What does a high or positive Pregnancy test (beta hCG) mean?
Pregnant (or rarely other causes).

What does a low or negative Pregnancy test (beta hCG) mean?
Not pregnant, or too early.

What is the normal range for the Pregnancy test (beta hCG)?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.

Why is Pregnancy test (beta hCG) done?
Missed period, before some medicines or X-rays.

Do I need to prepare or fast for Pregnancy test (beta hCG)?
First morning urine for home tests. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Pregnant (or rarely other causes). Low or negative may mean: Not pregnant, or too early. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

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Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references

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