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Pregnancy Test
UCG
HCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Urine Chorionic Gonadotropin
Qualitative HCG

HCG is a hormone, produced by placental tissue. 
  • Shortly after implantation of a fertilized ovum in the uterine lining, HCG begins to be produced.
  • Levels of HCG approximately double every 2-3 days in a normal pregnancy.
  • By the time of the first missed menstrual period, pregnancy tests are usually positive (with a sensitivity of 30-35 mIU/ml).

Urine is normally used for the test. A morning urine is more sensitive (in borderline situations) because it is more concentrated.

Serum can be used, and is equally reliable.

Elevations caused by:

  • Pregnancy
  • Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Decreases caused by:

  • Miscarriage (spontaneous or induced)
  • Following obstetrical delivery
  • With resolution of an ectopic pregnancy

Normal Values:

  mIU/ml
Women Negative

Pregnancy

Positive

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Operational Medicine
 Health Care in Military Settings
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  January 1, 2001

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