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Can a blood test tell you that you are pregnant when u because a friend of mind is pregnant but the ultrasound is not picking up a heartbeat 9weeks?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Blood test can tell: you that you are pregnant. Measuring the hormone in the blood (hcg) may tell how far along. But by 9 weeks there should be a heart beat. A detailed ultrasound is needed to take a "look" at what is going on.

Answered 3/29/2016

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