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High hcg level
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High hcg level
by bridget__0, Feb 03, 1999 12:00AM
At 5 weeks, 2 days from LMP, my first hcg level was 396. The dr thought this was a little on the low side so he ordered another blood test in one week. The following week my hcg level was 6312. THe dr thought that was a little high. He ordered an ultrasound to r/o ectopic pregnancy or multiples. The ultrasound showed a uterine pregnancy, one baby. Is there any other reasons why my hcg levels would have multiplied too quickly? Should I be concerned? My dr just said "That's good news - see you in 3 weeks for your first prenatal" but gave no explanation for the values. What is your opinion? Thank you!!!
Dear Bridget:
There is no meaning to an hCG level by itself. It is the pattern of change that is important. hCG rises with a doubling time of 2-3 days. You report two values, one week apart, with a doubling time that conforms to 8 days. This is a normal pattern. The reassuring ultrasound images further demonstrate that this is a normal pregnancy.
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