HCG Beta Total Maternal near me in Kolkata
Understanding HCG Beta Total Maternal in Kolkata
What is HCG Beta Total Maternal in Kolkata?
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 Kolkata 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.
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References
- Betz D, Fane K. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin [Internet]. Treasure Island, Florida: StatPearls Publishing; Jan. 2023 [Accessed 28 Feb. 2023]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532950/
- Korevaar TI, Steegers EA, de Rijke YB, et al. Reference ranges and determinants of total hCG levels during pregnancy: the Generation R Study. Eur J Epidemiol. 2015;30(9):1057-1066. [Accessed 28 Feb. 2023] Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4584104/
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