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OB wanted me to have a Quanitative hcg blood draw done but not pregnant?

I saw a new Gynecologist yesterday and she ran a urine pregnancy test on me but did not tell me the results. She advised me to stop taking the progesterone pills I take to start my menstrual and said I needed to get a hormone blood work up done. In the work up she wanted me to get a Quantitative HCG done. Why did she want the Quantitative hcg done?? also she said I needed the blood done within 48 hours and wants me to come back in on the 14th for an ultrasound.Could my test have showed pregnant?

Female | 20 years old

September 02, 12:18 AM

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The answer is probably not. As gynecologists we order a pregnancy test almost always whenever we do any bloodwork , because that is the first thing that should be ruled out. The blood pregnancy test is more sensitive than a urine test and may detect HCG when the urine test is negative.

Kyle A Baker, MD

OB/GYN in New Britain, CT

Level: Key Opinion Leader (127)

Website: http://newbritainobgyn.org

September 03, 10:26 AM

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Yes. HCG hormone comes from the placenta and it rises during the pregnancy. The best medical service is when the physician always explains every thing to the patient. No room for mystery.

Victor Shabanah, MD

Woman's Wellness Physician in Coral Gables, FL

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