BLOOD PREGNANCY TEST (HCG QUALITATIVE)
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UGX 15,000
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A blood test that checks for the hCG (human chorionic gonadotriphin) hormone in your blood that is produced during pregnancy.
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Blood.
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No specific patient preparation protocol required. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing this test.
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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the placenta of a pregnant woman. HCG can be detected in blood samples after 8-11 days of conception. The levels of HCG doubles continuously for every 48-72 hours and the peak levels can be observed during 8-11 weeks after conception.
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To confirm a pregnancy; to help identify an ectopic pregnancy; to monitor a pregnancy that may be at risk of failing; occasionally to screen a woman for pregnancy prior to some medical treatments; as part of a panel of tests used to screen for fetal abnormalities
