HCG (qualitative - serum)

Alternative names:

beta-HCG - qualitative - serum; human chorionic gonadotrophin - qualitative - serum; pregnancy test - blood; qualitative serum beta-HCG; serum HCG

Normal values:

The test is negative if you are not pregnant.
The test is positive if you are pregnant.

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results may indicate:

• ectopic pregnancy
• spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)
• testicular cancer
• trophoblastic tumor

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

• abortion, threatened
• adolescent pregnancy
• anovulatory bleeding
• first trimester pregnancy
• hydatidiform mole
• ovarian cancer
• ovarian cysts
• pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD)