Pregnancy hCG tests or pregnancy human chorionic gonadotropin test searches for a special hormone in the urine or in the blood that is only present in a women is pregnant.
This hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), is also termed as, the pregnancy hormone. The pregnancy hormone,
hCG, is released, when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus that usually happens about 6 days after conception. The hCG amount increases drastically with each passing day of pregnancy.
hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) hormone in a female can be reviewed 8th to 11th days, after ovulation. This is done by means of a blood test. hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) level and pregnancy test are directly correlated and indirectly aids in the progesterone production, during pregnancy by maintaining the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone. Progesterone assists to keep the lining of the uterus bulky for a good pregnancy. During the absence of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), the lining of the uterus will begin to shed and a new menstrual cycle will begin.
There are two types of pregnancy tests. One tests the blood for the pregnancy hormone, hCG while the other checks the urine for this hormone. A urine test is completed at home by a home pregnancy test. A blood test necessitates the occurrence and guidance of a physician.
Home pregnancy tests are cheaper, confidential and easy to use. Urine tests disclose the chances of pregnancy about 14 days after ovulation.
A variety of pregnancy tests are commercially available that are available at home, referred to as home pregnancy tests or HPT’s. Most of these techniques make use of a common procedure of holding
a stick under the urine. The other technique makes use of urine collection in a container and then dropping the stick into the urine. Testing the urine first thing in the morning may help boost correctness and increases trustworthiness. The time directed on the kit is to be followed and the result window is inspected. Pregnancy is established on the presence of a line or plus symbol. The degree of intensity of the line is not of matter.
A control pointer is present in almost all the tests. This line or symbol shows result of the test. If the control point does not appear, the test is not working correctly. Repetition of the test, after a few days is essential for reconfirmation. The instruction handbook proves helpful in the demeanor of the test.
During pregnancy, the hormone levels raise about 2 times every 3 days. The levels are 5 to 50 mlU/ml at 21 days LMP (last menstrual period) and 3,640 to 117,000 mlU/ml at 25 to 40 weeks LMP. Low hCG levels may point to a miscalculated date of conception, miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Sometimes, a perfect pregnancy may also have lower hCG levels. Higher hCG levels may indicate a mis-calculated date of conception, a multiple pregnancy or a molar pregnancy.
Medicines with hCG as an intrinsic component might provide a incorrect test result. Most of the medication over the counter (OTC) and prescription, including birth control pills and antibiotics, should not influence the results of a home pregnancy test.
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