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HCG Beta Total Maternal near me in Agra

Also known as Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Maternal
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Understanding HCG Beta Total Maternal in Agra


What is HCG Beta Total Maternal in Agra?

HCG Beta Total Maternal test helps detect the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone in the blood, preferably 10 days post conception. It is available at an affordable price in Agra with Tata 1mg labs. This test is commonly used to confirm pregnancy. However, it can also help to diagnose abnormal pregnancies (such as ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy), some tumors, and possible miscarriages. It is also used as part of a screening test for Down syndrome. 

Beta-hCG is a hormone produced by the cells in the developing placenta during pregnancy. The level of this hormone increases during the initial period of pregnancy. However, after 6-7 weeks of conceiving, hCG levels are not very helpful for testing the viability of a pregnancy. Instead, an ultrasound is done to confirm the presence of a fetal heartbeat.

What does HCG Beta Total Maternal measure?

An HCG Beta Total Maternal test measures the levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone in the blood. hCG is released in the blood during pregnancy and can be detected as early as 10 days after conception. The levels of this hormone gradually keep on rising every 2 to 3 days (or 48 to 72 hours) and reach a peak around 8 to 11 weeks after conception. After reaching the peak, the hCG levels decrease and remain steady for the rest of the pregnancy.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about HCG Beta Total Maternal in Agra


Frequently Asked Questions about HCG Beta Total Maternal in Agra

Q. How is an HCG Beta Total Maternal test performed?

Your doctor will clean the skin using an antiseptic alcohol cotton swab or wipe and take out a blood sample from your veins using a needle. The blood sample will be stored safely and transported to the lab for analysis.

Q. Is there any risk associated with an HCG Beta Total Maternal test?

There is usually no risk associated with this test. However, some people may feel a slight sting when a needle is pricked and may experience some bleeding that is normal and usually not bothersome. Rarely, some people may also experience slight swelling or bruising at the site of the needle prick. Applying ice 3-4 times a day for about a week may help reduce swelling and bruising. If it does not get better, consult your doctor.

Q. Are hCG beta levels positive in ectopic pregnancy as well?

Yes, hCG beta levels are positive in ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy at other than its normal location) but the levels increase slowly as compared to normal pregnancy.

Q. Can hCG beta levels be found positive in men also?

Yes, hCG beta levels can be found positive in men in case of testicular cancer.

Q. Can hCG beta levels be detected as positive in neonates?

Yes, hCG beta levels can be detected as positive in neonates because b-hCG is produced by the cells in the placenta and these cells can pass the placental barrier and are therefore found in neonates.

Q. Is an HCG Beta Total Maternal test only used for pregnancy?

No, this test is not used just for pregnancy. The hCG hormone is also considered to be a tumor marker as it is secreted by some tumors, e.g., cancer of the uterus, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer. An HCG Beta Total Maternal test is also used to detect some non-cancerous conditions that show increased levels of b-hCG, such as cirrhosis and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Q. What does the false-negative result of an HCG Beta Total Maternal test mean?

False-negative results mean that the test result is indicating negative wrongly. Generally, false-negative b-hCG results could mean that the patient is not pregnant when actually the patient might be pregnant. But, if the tests have been performed very early during the pregnancy, the results would be negative as the hCG levels change quickly with the duration of pregnancy.

Q. Should hCG beta levels be checked routinely?

An hCG beta test is not done routinely. It is advised in case of bleeding, severe cramps, or if the patient has any history of miscarriage.
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