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The presence or absecne of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) can be measured in both the urine and in blood.
Quantitative analysis (showing the rising levels of HCG as pregnancy progresses) can only be done in blood.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoBoth. Home pregnancy tests measures HCG in the urine, but in the hospital they use both tests. The blood test is more accurate but takes longer to process. A urine test takes just a few minutes, while a blood test takes about an hour.
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Is HCG measured in the urine or blood?
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What is the medical term HCG is measured in urine or blood?
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What test is used to measured the hcg in urine or blood?
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When to do the blood test for pregnancy?
Blood test are good for women who do not have enough hcg in their urine to detect on a home urine pregnancy test. A blood test can detect pregnancy before a hpt can. Hopes this help
What does hcg levels in early pregnancy mean?
In early pregnancy, hCG levels are measured to tell if a woman is pregnant. The hGC levels get higher as the pregnancy progresses. A woman who uses a pregnancy test is having these level measured in her urine in order to tell if she is pregnant.
What test would best detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin aka hCG?
A pregnancy test, either blood or urine detects the hormone hCG.
A test involving multiple collections of blood and urine over specified time intervals?
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Can you use blood on a urine pregnancy test?
That depends.. on certain hCG test. It is recommended to read the manual of your urine pregnancy test. Some test accept blood/serum, but some test do not.
Is hcg and beta hcg the same test for pregnancy?
They are similar. HCG tests look for the HCG hormone in either blood or urine, but it is only detected at a certain level, 20 units, I believe. Beta HCG, on the other hand, is a blood test that detects the exact amount of HCG in your bloodstream. It will give the doctor an exact number, so technically, pregnancy can be diagnosed sooner.
What is a blood test score for pregnancy?
Are you asking what level of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) must be in the blood to indicate pregnancy? Any level of Hcg is an indication of pregnancy. hCG is a hormone produced only during pregnancy, which is what they look for in both a blood, or urine pregnancy test. Hope this answers your question. =)
How is the mineral content of the body measured?
The mineral content of the body may be measured by testing samples of blood plasma, red blood cells, or urine.
Is hCG in food?
no. it is only produced in urine and blood of pregnant women. the chemical is produced by the embryo upon fertilization.
