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My wife had two beta hCG tests and the values differ. How to confirm if she is pregnant?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My wife's period has been delayed for five days. Yesterday we took beta hCG test. The laboratory report says 500 mIU/mL, but they were not sure due to the technical problem. So, they sent the sample to another laboratory, and the result was 0.100. Even our doctor is confused now. Please help us. What should we do now?

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

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Dr. Neha Rathod is an obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health across all life stages. She provides compassionate care in pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health, along with managing gynecological conditions. Her special interests include infertility management, lactation counseling, and sexual health, ensuring women receive holistic and supportive treatment tailored to their needs.

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Beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) more than 100 mIU/mL means your pregnant. Please repeat your beta hCG again in a different laboratory. Because two laboratories have given completely different values and in this situation, it becomes tough as to which value to rely on. If you take one more, then we can tally these three hCG values and decide. Do get back to me with the reports so that I can guide you further. Take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Here is the first report. When should we take the test again?

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Neha Rathod is an obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health across all life stages. She provides compassionate care in pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health, along with managing gynecological conditions. Her special interests include infertility management, lactation counseling, and sexual health, ensuring women receive holistic and supportive treatment tailored to their needs.

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Repeat the test after 48 hours of the first report it means, after two days of the first test.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 2, 2017
Reviewed At July 12, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Neha Rathod is an obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health across all life stages. She provides compassionate care in pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health, along with managing gynecological conditions. Her special interests include infertility management, lactation counseling, and sexual health, ensuring women receive holistic and supportive treatment tailored to their needs.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Neha Rathod is an obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health across all life stages. She provides compassionate care in pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health, along with managing gynecological conditions. Her special interests include infertility management, lactation counseling, and sexual health, ensuring women receive holistic and supportive treatment tailored to their needs.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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