HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Blood Test As Effective As OTC Pregnancy Test?

I had bloodwork done six days ago and had hCG, Beta Subunit, Qual, Serum pregnancy test as part of the bloodwork. The blood was taken six days before my missed period. Does the blood test work the same as an OTC pregnancy test where the hormone levels may not be detected when the blood test was done?
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
Report Abuse
OBGYN 's  Response
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Blood test for pregnancy is more specific and sensitive than urine test.
It gives you the exact status of pregnancy and rising titres of bHCG gives precise information regarding the growth of pregnancy.
Take care. In case you have other questions you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Human chorionic gonadotropin


Loading Online Doctors....
Is Blood Test As Effective As OTC Pregnancy Test?

Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic. Blood test for pregnancy is more specific and sensitive than urine test. It gives you the exact status of pregnancy and rising titres of bHCG gives precise information regarding the growth of pregnancy. Take care. In case you have other questions you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain