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What is a normal hCG level when not pregnant?
Normal hCG levels in nonpregnant women are less than 10.0 mIU/mL. If your hCG levels are outside of the normal range, it could mean a variety of things. Your doctor will help you interpret the results.
Can you tell how pregnant you are by hCG levels?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone normally produced by the placenta. If you are pregnant, you can detect it in your urine. Blood tests measuring hCG levels can also be used to check how well your pregnancy is progressing.
What is the normal range for hCG levels in pregnancy?
An hCG level of less than 5 mIU/mL is considered negative for pregnancy, and anything above 25 mIU/mL is considered positive for pregnancy. An hCG level between 6 and 24 mIU/mL is considered a grey area, and you’ll likely need to be retested to see if your levels rise to confirm a pregnancy.
What does it mean when hCG is low in pregnancy?
Low levels of hCG can also indicate an ectopic pregnancy or problems with the pregnancy and perhaps, the baby’s growth and/or development. hCG levels can also be affected when there is abnormal tissue growth in the ovaries or uterus and some types of gynaecological cancers. How can I tell if I’m producing hCG?
Can a hCG test go below 2?
The hCG test is not capable of going below 2. At the time you took the hCG test, there was not enough hCG in your blood to even move the needle. You were not pregnant or exceedingly early in pregnancy. Repeat the blood test a week from now.
What does a negative hCG level of 5 mean?
An hCG level of less than 5 mIU/mL is considered negative for pregnancy. If your blood test was the most recent test it is safe to assume that you are not pregnant. Blood tests are significantly more accurate than a urine test. Follow up with your doctor who will tell you how to proceed.