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Is a quantitative blood test the best test to confirm pregnancy for women with low hcg? will it detect pregnancy?

Q: is a quantitative blood test the best test to confirm pregnancy for women with low hcg? will it detect pregnancy?

: HCG is only positive with pregnancy, but low levels can also accompany pregnancies outside the uterus (ectopic). A quantitative HCG is usually done to ascertain normal progression of the pregnancy.

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HCG is only positive with pregnancy, but low levels can also accompany pregnancies outside the uterus (ectopic). A quantitative HCG is usually done to ascertain normal progression of the pregnancy.

Answered 1/24/2022

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Is a quantitative blood test the best test to confirm pregnancy for women with low hcg? will it detect pregnancy?

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