Re: How 'late' can HCG start to show up in tests?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 20:35:52 -0600 (CST)
There are several web sites with normal ranges. These are determined by
laboratories and their "normal values".
9 would not be normal for 6 weeks.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Barbara wrote:
>
>I was wondering what the 'range of normal' is for HCG to begin to be
>produced in early pregnancy?
>and what would be the 'latest' that it could begin to be produced and
>still be a healthy pregnancy?
>I have seen alot of posts about testing early, and HCG levels but I also
>saw a chart on a website that showed 'normal' levels could be as low as
>'9' in the 6th week and I was wondering if this was accurate?
>Thank you,
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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