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Went to er and hcg lvls @9,127. 3 days ltr went to ob and levels @7,555 and saw htbeat at 5.6wks. dr. said results can vary between labs. is this true?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

They can vary: Results can vary from lab to lab, and form day to day by as much as 15%. If you saw pregnancy with a heartbeat that is very reassuring, this still bears close watching in the next few weeks. best of luck.

Answered 5/13/2014

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A member asked:

Went to er and hcg lvls @9,127. 3 days ltr went to ob and levels @7,555 and saw htbeat at 5.6wks. dr. said results can vary between labs. is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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