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This test is ideal if you're trying to conceive and want to confirm pregnancy as early as possible, often before a home urine test can detect it. It measures hCG hormone levels in your blood, which can be detected as early as 7-10 days after conception. Many women use this test when experiencing early pregnancy symptoms like missed periods, nausea, or breast tenderness, or when they've had fertility treatments and want accurate confirmation.
No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally before your blood draw. Simply schedule your appointment and arrive at the lab - the blood draw takes just a few minutes. For best results if trying to confirm early pregnancy, wait at least 7-10 days after potential conception or the first day of your missed period.
This test measures Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), the pregnancy hormone produced by the placenta after a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining. Quantitative hCG testing provides an exact numerical value rather than just positive or negative, which helps evaluate pregnancy progression, detect very early pregnancies, and can also be used to monitor certain medical conditions. This precise measurement is especially valuable for confirming early conception, assessing ectopic pregnancy risk, or monitoring after fertility treatments.
What this means
Your hCG test is positive, confirming pregnancy. Your level of 125 mIU/mL is consistent with very early pregnancy, typically around 4-5 weeks from your last menstrual period. In a healthy pregnancy, hCG levels should approximately double every 48-72 hours during the first few weeks.
Recommended actions
Schedule your first prenatal appointment with an OB-GYN within the next 1-2 weeks
Begin taking prenatal vitamins with folic acid if you haven't already
Avoid alcohol, smoking, and certain medications - consult your doctor about any current medications
Consider retesting in 48-72 hours to confirm hCG levels are rising appropriately