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HCG worry!

what does it mean  if my hcg level is only 15?
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1835206 tn?1414772252
Yeah a lot of test aren't sensitive enough to pick up a number that low. I think the first responses I took it had to be at least 25 to show a positive result :)
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Thanks! My doctor has me waiting for 10 days before she does another test to check the hcg levels.
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Yes, it was actually 2 days after I missed my period that I found out. The pregnancy test was negative, but the blood test was at 15 hcg.
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1982866 tn?1332790295
Definitely means you're pregnant! Mine was only like 11 when I got positives. Just have to make sure it atleast doubles every 48 hours for it to be viable. My Dr considers anything above 5 pregnant. Congrats and good luck!!
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1806883 tn?1458321004
they actually dont mean your pregnant, your not considered pregnant until the hcg is 25 and up, from 10-25 its inconclusive and usually requires another test...
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1835206 tn?1414772252
It means you are pregnant! The numbers have to start somewhere :) what the number does is very important. It should double every 24-48 hours. Did you just find out you were pregnant?
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