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HCG Beta Subunit, Serum in Colaba

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HCG Test Overview

Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (β hCG) is a hormone that is produced by the placenta during pregnancy. Test can be positive by the 10th day of pregnancy. β hCG levels can be correlated with weeks of gestation and thus can help identify pathologic pregnancy & miscarriages. Hcg test can be used to identify ectopic pregnancy, trophoblastic diseases and variety of cancers including choriocarcinoma and extra-uterine malignancies.

hCG Beta subunit test is a simple blood test that measures the level of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) hormone or the pregnancy hormone in the blood. As opposed to an hCG pregnancy test where the presence of the hCG hormone in the urine is measured, the hCG beta subunit serum test is a quantitative test where the amount or concentration of the hormone in the blood is measured. The level of this hormone helps the doctor in assessing the health of the pregnancy and drafting preventive measures in case of a high-risk pregnancy.

Normal Levels of hCG Hormone During Pregnancy

The level of the hCG hormone increases rapidly in the first trimester and declines slowly towards the third trimester. The expected hCG levels in pregnant women throughout the pregnancy are given below:

  • 3 weeks: 5 - 72 mIU/mL
  • 4 weeks: 10 -708 mIU/mL
  • 5 weeks: 217 - 8,245 mIU/mL
  • 6 weeks: 152 - 32,177 mIU/mL
  • 7 weeks: 4,059 - 153,767 mIU/mL
  • 8 weeks: 31,366 - 149,094 mIU/mL
  • 9 weeks: 59,109 - 135,901 mIU/mL
  • 10 weeks: 44,186 - 170,409 mIU/mL
  • 12 weeks: 27,107 - 201,165 mIU/mL
  • 14 weeks: 24,302 - 93,646 mIU/mL
  • 15 weeks: 12,540 - 69,747 mIU/mL
  • 16 weeks: 8,904 - 55,332 mIU/mL
  • 17 weeks: 8,240 - 51,793 mIU/mL
  • 18 weeks: 9,649 - 55,271 mIU/mL

However, the levels may vary depending on the laboratory, your body type and the health of your pregnancy.

Some of the reasons for a positive hCG urine test are choriocarcinoma (a type of cancer), chronic kidney disease, issues associated with the ovaries and other medical conditions.

Who Should Take the hCG Beta Subunit-Serum Test?

It is suggested that you take an hCG beta subunit-serum test if you have:

  • Missed a period
  • Positive hCG urine test
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Pelvic cramping
  • Irregular vaginal discharge
  • Abnormalities detected in an ultrasound scan or other tests
  • Fatigue and giddiness
  • History of miscarriage
  • IVF(In-Vitro Fertlization)
  • Gestational diabetes and/or hypertension
  • Family history of choriocarcinoma

Benefits of Taking the hCG Beta Subunit-Serum Test

Below are some of the reasons why taking an hCG beta subunit-serum test is important:

  • Confirmation of pregnancy – With a lot of hCG urine tests available in the market, it can sometimes be unreliable. So taking an hCG blood test can give you a confirmation of your pregnancy.
  • Repeated miscarriages – If you have miscarried in the past, taking an hCG beta subunit-serum test helps in identifying the health of the growing foetus and taking preventive measures to ensure a healthy pregnancy and carry the foetus to term.
  • Ectopic pregnancy – Ectopic pregnancy is when the foetus implants and develops in the fallopian tubes outside the uterus. This type of pregnancy poses danger to the mother and can sometimes be fatal. So taking an hCG beta subunit-serum test can help in identifying ectopic pregnancy.
  • Molar pregnancy – Molar pregnancy is when the fertilized egg grows as a mass on the uterus due to improper sperm division, abnormal placenta etc. In such cases, the level of hCG is abnormally higher than the expected range.
  • The health of the foetus – Measuring the level of hCG in the blood and verifying it against the expected level can help in determining the health of the foetus. This is very important in cases of IVF, assisted reproductive technology if you have PCOD/PCOS/thyroid issues, a history of miscarriage etc.
  • Down’s syndrome – Measuring the level of hCG in the blood is one of the screening tests done for Down’s syndrome.
  • Gestational diabetes or hypertension – Gestational diabetes and hypertension pose danger to the health of the growing foetus. Measuring the hCG level can help in taking precautionary measures.

CREATED BY : Dr Sanjay Prahlad Ingle  MBBS, MD  Pathology

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HCG Beta Subunit, Serum Price in Colaba

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The price of HCG Beta Subunit, Serum in Colaba is ₹ 775

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your doctor may order this test for you

  • If you have been planning for a pregnancy and if your home-kit test has come positive for pregnancy
  • This test may also be used to rule out pregnancy if the doctor is planning to put you on treatment that may interfere with pregnancy
  • This test could also indicate a possible ectopic pregnancy or foetal abnormalities
  • This test is also used to monitor high-risk pregnancies

The HCG test is used to confirm pregnancy. This test is done in the first few weeks of pregnancy. Optimal levels of HCG suggest a healthy pregnancy.

The hormone HCG is produced by the placenta of a pregnant women. The HCG is present in urine in early pregnancy period which helps to confirm or rule out pregnancy.
During the early weeks of pregnancy, HCG plays an important role in maintaining the function of Corpus Luteum. The Corpus Luteum secretes the hormone progesterone and is important for a healthy pregnancy. HCG production goes up steadily in the first trimester in a normal pregnancy. The levels of HGC peak at around the 10th week of a pregnancy, calculated from the Last Menstrual Cycle. HCG levels then continue to fall down throughout the pregnancy and returns to negligible amounts after childbirth. Abnormal HCG levels are seen if there is a chromosomal defect like down syndrome. Your doctor will couple the HCG tests with other screening tests to check for foetal abnormalities.

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