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Does HCG show in blood tests ?

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peanutboo143

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Does HCG show in blood tests ? Posted: 03-29-08 07:35am


i had blood tests done from my regular MD last week, would HCG come up in a regular test or do you have to actually be testing for this.....my period is late about 4,5 days and last week i did have some brown spotting for a day. i have no breast tenderness, no nausia, but i do have headaches and heartburn. thanks for your help

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Posted: 03-31-08 23:30pm


If your doctor did not test specifically for pregnancy then you will need to go back. The doctor can order a chemistry panel to be done and this is to check for electrolytes, glucose, bun, and CO2 levels. It provides information about metabolism in the body. A more inclusive test is a chem. 20 which has cholesterol levels, electrolytes and other information. A doctor can also do a CBC with is a blood count. A pregnancy test will check the hcg in the blood stream and is very accurate. If the blood work was just done you could try and call and ask if they can include a pregnancy test.

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