What theBlood Pregnancy Test (HCG Test)?
The Blood Pregnancy Test, also called the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) blood test, measures the exact amount of HCG hormone in your blood.
HCG is produced during pregnancy by cells that form the placenta.
This test can confirm if you are pregnant and is more sensitive than a urine pregnancy test, able to detect pregnancy as early as 7–10 days after conception.
Indications of the Test – Main reasons or symptoms for ordering the test
You may need this test if you:
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Suspect you are pregnant and want early or accurate confirmation
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Have had a positive urine pregnancy test and need confirmation
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Are experiencing symptoms such as missed periods, nausea, or breast tenderness
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Need to monitor the health or progress of a pregnancy (for example, in fertility treatments)
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Need to check for possible abnormal pregnancies (like ectopic or molar pregnancies)
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Are being evaluated for certain tumors that can also raise HCG levels257
How to Prepare for Blood Pregnancy Test.
No special preparation is needed for the HCG blood test. A blood sample will be taken from a vein in your arm. You can eat and drink normally before the test256.
Typical Reference Values – Normal result ranges (note they may vary)
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Non-pregnant women: less than 5 mIU/mL
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Healthy men: less than 2 mIU/mL
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Pregnant women: HCG levels vary widely depending on the stage of pregnancy. The table below shows typical values of bHCG by gestation in weeks:-
| Gestation Period (Weeks) | Typical HCG Range (mIU/mL) |
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| 3 weeks | 5 – 50 |
| 4 weeks | 5 – 426 |
| 5 weeks | 18 – 7,340 |
| 6 weeks | 1,080 – 56,500 |
| 7–8 weeks | 7,650 – 229,000 |
| 9–12 weeks | 25,700 – 288,000 |
| 13–16 weeks | 13,300 – 254,000 |
| 17–24 weeks (2nd trimester) | 4,060 – 165,400 |
| 25–40 weeks (3rd trimester) | 3,640 – 117,000 |
Waiting time for results
Results are typically available within 1 hour. You can wait for the results or receive then on your email or Whatsapp.
How to order Blood Pregnancy Test.
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Click the “Order Test” button and add the test to your cart.
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Complete the online order form with your details.
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Choose your preferred Nairobi collection center or book a home sample collection (if available).
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Visit the selected lab location for your blood sample to be collected.
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Wait for your results, which will be sent to you via email, WhatsApp, or through your Labtestzote account.
Labtestzote serves Nairobi and all of Kenya, making it easy and convenient for you to get your lab tests done.
For more information about HCG blood tests, visit MedlinePlus.
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