Re: 15 days after conception HCG level is only at 13. Viable pregnancy?

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>I had an HCG blood test yesterday. The nurse called this morning and
>said my level was at 13, and she said that is normal for one week past
>conception.

Unfortunately, it's just not possible to accurately predict one way or the other how a pregnancy will turn out based on an early, single HCG determination. There are too many variables (including lab error).

I know it's hard waiting, but medical technology has not progressed to where we can take a single HCG reading and tell patients whether or not there pregnancy will continue. In this situation I advise my patients to either come in at 6 weeks for a vaginal ultrasound, or, if they just can't wait, obtain another HCG in a week, then one more 48 hours after that.

I sincerely hope everything turns our well for you.

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Ashley Hill
David Ashley Hill, M.D.
Associate Director
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
Orlando, FL
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and is not for specific medical advice.
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