Beta HCG Test

Description

Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

Beta HCG Test

What is being tested in beta hcg test?

This test is used to find out the Beta-HCG Human Chorionic Gonadotropin levels in the blood.

What is HCG?

HCG Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a hormone produced secreted by syncytiotrophoblast cells present in the placenta. Syncytiotrophoblast is the epithelial covering of the highly vascular embryonic placental villi. It invades the uterine wall, rupturing maternal capillaries, and establishes an interface between maternal blood and embryonic extracellular fluid. It helps in the exchange of material between the mother and the embryo. The placenta is an organ that is developed in the uterus during pregnancy.

This attaches to the uterus wall and provides nutrients, oxygen to the growing baby. It also removes the waste products from the blood of the growing baby.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin HCG is found in both men and women. HCG is important in maintaining the function of the corpus luteum. Corpus luteum is a hormone-secreting body in the female reproductive system. It is formed in the ovary and made up of lutein cells. It secretes the estrogens and progesterone.

HCG helps the corpus luteum to change the uterus for implantation of the fertilized ovum or egg and the nourishment of the embryo. If the egg or ovum is not fertilized, then the corpus luteum will degenerate or become inactive after 10-14 days.

HCG can be detected in blood samples after 8-11 days of conception. The levels of HCG double continuously for every 48-72 hours, and the peak levels can be observed during 8-11 weeks after conception. Later on, HCG levels decline and remain steady for the rest of the pregnancy. In urine, this hormone can be detected after 12-14 days of the first missed period.

• Pregnancy Confirmation Test
• Hormonal Test
• This Test Prescribed For Various Other Conditions Also

Serum BHCG Test

Note:

• Overnight fasting is not required
• Doctor’s prescription may be needed
• Previous Medical History May Be Required
• Drugs like cisplatin, methotrexate, carmustine, etc. may change the levels of HCG the blood. So inform your doctor prior to the test if you are on these medications.

Also known as Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Automated Blood, Beta HCG test, HCG Test, BHCG test, HCG Pregnancy Test, Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Beta Pregnancy Test

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