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Re: Level difference in urine and blood--To Dr. MCINTOSH

From: L (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Mar 2002 04:54:04 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 12 Mar 2002, William McIntosh, MD wrote: >
>At Tue, 12 Mar 2002, L wrote:
>>
>>Hi Everyone. This might seem like a silly question. But I was
>>wondering if there was difference (if any) between hcg levels taken from
>>urine and blood on the same day. For example, if one tests positive
>>(faint line) on a 25miu urine test--will your blood be around 25?? Sorry
>>if this is an ignorant question.
>>Thanks :-)
>>
>>--
>>Thanks for taking the time to read my message :)
>>
>Not really so dumb. The serum (blood) levels will be steady and rising,
>while urine concentrations will change within a given time frame
>relative to your hydration status. This is why you are told to use
>first morning's urine, because it is the most concentrated urine of the
>day. On the other, if you drink a lot of water, the concentration can
>be artificially lowered.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
>for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>

Thanks so much :) I was able to relax that day until I got my results. Though I tested faint positive on a 25hcg test, my blood came back at 168 at 11dpo, progesterone 40 :-) I am hopeful this pregancy since my missed m/c back in August was 115 at 14dpo :) Thanks again :)

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Thanks for taking the time to read my message :)

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