Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Hormone Test Cost & Procedure

This test determines the beta human chorionic gonadotropin hormone level in the human body.

Why is a blood test for hCG conducted?

The purpose of the hCG blood test is to:

• verify pregnancy
• calculate the fetus's estimated age.
• Determine the cause of an unusual pregnancy, such as an ectopic pregnancy, determine the possibility of a miscarriage, and check for Down syndrome.

What precisely is human chorionic gonadotropin?

A hormone known as human chorionic gonadotropin is secreted during pregnancy by the placenta (hCG). It is referred to occasionally as the "pregnancy hormone" due to its unique role in maintaining a pregnancy. HCG has been discovered in your blood or urine about 10 to 11 days following incubation (when a sperm fertilises an egg). Your hCG levels will begin to decline for the balance of your pregnancy when they peak at ten weeks into your pregnancy.

Production processes for human chorionic gonadotropin

Your fallopian tubes carry the fertilised egg from conception to the uterus—Embryos, fertilisers, and the implant (attach) to the uterine wall. Consequently, the placenta starts to grow. HCG begins to be created by your placenta and released into your blood and urine. Pee testing results for HCG take a bit longer to appear.

HCG levels rise rapidly throughout the first eight to 10 weeks of pregnancy (nearly doubling every three days).

Why are low hCG levels significant?

A low or dropping hCG level could indicate several things:

• Contaminated egg.
• Miscarriage.
• Ectopic conception.
•  estimating the last menstrual cycle.

What do high hCG levels mean?

High levels of hCG may mean:

• You have several things on you (twins, triplets or more).
• Molar pregnancy
• incorrectly estimates the last menstrual cycle.
• Uterine grows Abnormally.

How is an hCG blood test done?

• An elastic band is stretched around your upper arm, which helps to draw attention to the veins there while limiting blood flow.
• The needle insertion is made more accessible by this.
• Once enough blood has been drawn from your arm and the elastic band is removed.
• The puncture site is covered with cotton or gauze when the needle is taken out.
• A needle is inserted to remove blood after applying pressure to cotton or gauze.