Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
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If a blood sample is collected, you do not need to do anything before you have this test.
If a urine test is done, the first urine of the day is generally the best to use because it has the highest level of hCG. A urine sample collected at least four hours after the last urination will also have high amounts of hCG.
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Last Updated:
May 14, 2008- Author:
- Sandy Jocoy, RN
- Medical Review:
- Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics
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