Question 1

does fasting affect an hcg test?

Accepted Answer

: An HCG serum test for pregnancy will not be influenced by fasting.  If pregnancy occurs, consult an OB physician, as "fasting" can give rise to nutritional problems and can affect a growing fetus.

Question 2

should serum beta hcg be done fasting?

Accepted Answer

No: Doesn't need to be. Can be done at any time.

Question 3

what is hcg?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy Hormone: Hcg or human chorionic gonadotropin, also commonly known as the pregnancy hormone. It is a hormone that is produced by the placenta of a pregnant woman. It is detectable in the blood and urine within days of fertilization.

Question 4

is 73 a good beta hcg?

Accepted Answer

Hormone: It is difficult to say if a level of HCG is good, based on one level.  Hcg levels tend to increase exponentially in the first trimester of pregnancy.  A HCG of 73 could be a normal very early pregnancy at 4+ weeks. Many times we will follow HCG levels over time.

Question 5

what is hcg 1 iu/l mean?

Accepted Answer

Hcg 1 iu/l: This pregnancy test is negative. A level over 25 indicates pregnancy. Values between 5 and 25 are indeterminate but can be seen in early pregnancy but requires retesting. An obstetrician can advise you best with this indeterminate range of results.

Question 6

how far am i if hcg is 301?

Accepted Answer

: HCG levels vary widely in normal pregnancy and are not a reliable indicator of gestational duration. The date of your last menstrual period or ultrasound examination are better measures.

Question 7

what dose hcg negative mean?

Accepted Answer

No placenta: A negative HCG means that the cells that produce this hormone are not present nor are they making this hormone.  Hcg is commonly referred to as a pregnancy test but the test can be positive without fetal tissue.

Question 8

do they make an oral hcg drug?

Accepted Answer

No: Solely an intramuscular injection because the molecule will no longer work after being broken down by stomach acids and metabolized by the liver.

Question 9

is 22,420 hcg good for 6 weeks?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it is in the normal range. Take care.

Question 10

what does hcg total qn 16 mean ?

Accepted Answer

Indeterminate: Hcg of less than 5 is negative for pregnancy and above 25 is considered positive...So at 16..It is a "not-sure" level. If you are tesing for pregnancy, repeat in a few days to a wk later, if no change or lower...Than negative...If gets significantly higher, then congrats...
Consult your doc...Good luck.

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