General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
The Beta HCG hormone begins to rise in the blood approximately 8-10 days after fertilization (intercourse). Thus, pregnancy can be detected with a blood test even a few days before the expected menstrual period.
Urine tests (home pregnancy tests) wait for the hormone to be filtered from the blood into the urine, which takes time and involves a margin of error. The blood test, on the other hand, provides the amount of hormone in the blood as a numerical value, offering near 100% accuracy.
Fasting is not required for Beta HCG measurement. It can be easily and quickly analyzed from blood drawn at any time of the day.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
