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Quantitative hCG Pregnancy Test

$ 49.0
$49

When you’re expecting, an hCG pregnancy blood test will help you know for sure.

This test provides an accurate measurement of the amount of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) present in your blood. HCG may appear in the blood of pregnant women about 10 days after conception. This pregnancy blood test is more accurate and can detect pregnancy earlier than other home pregnancy tests.²
                     

Under the care of your healthcare provider, this hCG pregnancy blood test may also be used to help identify an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy, evaluate an at-risk pregnancy, or confirm a woman is not pregnant before pursuing medical treatments that could negatively impact a developing fetus.¹

Quantitative hCG Pregnancy Test
$ 49.0
$49

Accuracy Matters

As with urine/home pregnancy tests, it is possible to receive false results (both negative and positive) from a blood pregnancy test.


False Negative Results (test is negative, but you are pregnant): usually occur if the blood pregnancy test was performed too early (a rule of thumb is that it takes about 10 days after conception for the test to show a positive result). A negative result may be attributed to not enough hCG in the blood to detect a pregnancy. Your hCG levels rise very quickly during early pregnancy. If you believe that you received a false negative result because you tested too soon and you still have not had a menstrual period, you may repeat the beta hCG quantitative test again after waiting 48 to 72 hours.2


False Positive Results (test is positive, but you are not pregnant): very rarely happens. You may get this result if you are taking a medication that contains hCG or due to certain medical issues.2

 

Test Details

Sample Type: Blood
Collection Method: In person at a Labcorp location
Age: 18+
Results: 1 day from when your sample arrives at our lab
HSA/FSA: Accepted
Test must be taken by purchaser

Preparation:  No special preparation is needed.

Why Consider This Test

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Looking for answers sooner?

A beta hCG pregnancy blood test can detect hCG earlier in a pregnancy than urine tests can; about 10 days after conception.¹,²

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Curious about HCG levels?

Unlike other tests that can give conflicting results due to varied hCG concentrations, the Labcorp OnDemand beta hCG blood test can detect pregnancy with greater accuracy because it measures the amount of hCG in your blood.¹,²

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Looking for reassurance?

Because a beta hCG quantitative test measures the concentration of hCG in the blood, it may help detect potential problems. 

Because a beta hCG quantitative test measures the concentration of hCG in the blood, it may help detect potential problems.

Early detection of potential complications could prompt you to see your healthcare provider sooner to ensure you get the best care possible.¹,²

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References:

1. MedlinePlus. HCG blood test – quantitative. MedlinePlus website. Updated March 11, 2022. Accessed October 27, 2022. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003510.htm

2. American Pregnancy Association. What is HCG? American Pregnancy Association website. Accessed October 27, 2022. https://americanpregnancy.org/getting-pregnant/hcg-levels/

3. Testing.com. Pregnancy Test (hCG). Testing.com website. Updated September 27, 2022. Accessed October 27, 2022. https://www.testing.com/tests/pregnancy-test-hcg/

Learn more about the Quantitative hCG Pregnancy Blood Test

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What's Tested
  • Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

    Measures the amount of hCG, a hormone produced by the placenta and  present in the blood to detect pregnancy with greater accuracy and earlier detection.

How It Works

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Purchase Your Test

Simply purchase this test online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.
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Provide Your Sample

Visit a Labcorp location near you for sample collection. Visits may be scheduled online.
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Get Your Results

View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.

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FAQ

  • A quantitative hCG blood test can detect exact levels of hCG, the pregnancy hormone, approximately as early as 10 days after conception—sooner than most other home pregnancy tests.¹,²

  • Pregnancy blood tests are the most accurate tests available for early detection.² However, false positive and false negative results may still be possible, for example, if the test was performed too early (resulting in a false negative) or if you are taking a medication that contains hCG (resulting in a false positive).

  • Your beta hCG results will let you know the amount of hCG in your blood so you can confirm detect a pregnancy as early as possible. The quantitative measurement helps determine the age of the fetus. Under the care of your healthcare provider, the test may also help you detect potential complications in assess the health of the pregnancy.

  • Your testing will be performed in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Labcorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories. Our labs perform regular quality assurance testing to ensure our results are accurate.

  • Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also made available through a secure portal to the independent healthcare provider who placed your test order.  If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient™ account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, and/or federal health authority; for example, many states require the testing laboratory and physician to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, to local or state health departments.

     

    If you have questions or comments regarding the Labcorp Notice of Privacy Practices, or have a complaint about our use or disclosure of your PHI or our privacy practices, please contact: privacyofficer@labcorp.com, call us at (877) 234-4722 (877-23-HIPAA) and ask for the Labcorp HIPAA Privacy Officer, or send a written request to: HIPAA Privacy Officer, Labcorp, 531 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215. You also may file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Visit the Labcorp OnDemand® website to browse and purchase laboratory tests and create your Labcorp Patient™ account to view your results. All Labcorp OnDemand testing requires an order from an authorized healthcare professional. For your convenience, Labcorp OnDemand has contracted with independent professional entities (collectively, Providers) to deliver healthcare provider services. Visit a Labcorp location for sample collection; or, if using an at-home collection kit, collect your sample yourself. We’ll let you know when your results are ready and can be accessed through your Labcorp Patient™ account.

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