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How is hcg measured in blood pregnancy tests? how is the level/number determined?
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Antibody to HCG: Antibodies to the beta chain of HCG are used to measure HCG in blood and urine. Blood levels of 5 units or higher are usually indicative of pregnancy.
Answered 6/10/2014
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