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hcg testing accuracy and interferences

by mattielou, Feb 05, 2008 03:36PM
The last day of my period was a couple days before Thanksgiving.  I have always experienced regular cycles that lasted no longer than 4 days (usually three).  As of today, Feb. 5 I have not had another.  Approx. one month ago I started taking HPT of various types and from different companies.  They have all come back negative and a few days ago, I had a physician administer both urine and blood tests for HCG.   Both negative.  My mother experienced a similar situation in which my brother was undetected until she had carried him three months.  I am experiencing some early preg. symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, fatigue, cramping, most recently-breast tenderness.   What to do? Another factor is past use of narcotics and their effect on HCG levels.  Since there is a chance I am carrying a child my boyfriend and I have been through recovery and have been opiate free for one month.  How accurate are blood tests and what are effects of heroin on hcg levels?
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