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HCG (quantitative)

Alternative names:

beta-HCG - quantitative; human chorionic gonadotrophin - quantitative; quantitative serum beta-HCG; repeat quantitative beta HCG; serial beta HCG

Normal values:

Greater than 0.05 U/ml if you are pregnant is normal.
Levels vary with gestational age during pregnancy.

Note: U/ml = units per milliliter

What abnormal results mean:

Greater-than-normal levels may indicate:

Lower-than-normal levels may indicate:


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