HCG blood test - qualitative
Alternate Names : Beta-HCG in blood serum - qualitative, Human chorionic gonadotrophin - serum - qualitative, Pregnancy test - blood - qualitative, Serum HCG - qualitative, HCG in blood serum - qualitative
Risks
There is very little risk involved with having your blood taken. Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Taking blood from some people may be more difficult than from others. Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
- Excessive bleeding
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
Special Considerations
False positive tests may occur when certain hormones are increased, such as after menopause or when taking hormone supplements. A pregnancy test is considered to be about 98% accurate. When the test is negative but pregnancy is still suspected, the test should be repeated in 1 week.
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