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Do you think that would affect the bhcg result if i have a flu illness during the test?

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Dr. Andrea Bretal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: No, the test reacts to a specific HCG hormone in the body, so it will not be altered by the flu.

Answered 6/10/2014

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