Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
Serial beta HCG; Repeat quantitative beta HCG; Human chorionic gonadotrophin blood test - quantitative; Beta-HCG blood test - quantitative; Pregnancy test - blood - quantitative
Normal Values
HCG levels rise rapidly during the first trimester of pregnancy and then slightly decline.
What abnormal results mean
Higher-than-normal levels may indicate:
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Choriocarcinoma of the uterus -
Hydatidiform mole of the uterus - Normal pregnancy
- More than one fetus -- for example, twins or triplets
Ovarian cancer -
Testicular cancer (in men)
Lower-than-normal levels may indicate:
Fetal death - Incomplete
miscarriage Threatened spontaneous abortion Ectopic pregnancy
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Review Date: 11/21/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine and Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound,
Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
