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12 days past frzn blast trnsfr 1st blood test has hcg level of 38. dr said its positive but low - go back in 2 days for 2nd test. should i be hopeful?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Certainly!: Your doctor is right you should check again. I wouldn't call it too "low" because there is no absolute "how low is too low, " but it's lower than is often seen. Why not stay hopeful?: congratulations on the positive, and please keep your appropriate follow-up.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 6/17/2018

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