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How rare/common is lab error when hcg blood levels are drawn? (pregnancy related; no other hcg producing issues).

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Usually very rare: If done in reputable labs, margin of error is small. If still having a doubt better repeat it.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/21/2013

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