Requesting a Beta?

CallieSam

My doctor's office has never offered to do a beta. I've scheduled my first appointment for August 25 but it would be great to have some reassurance that my HCG levels look good. Has anyone requested a beta when one wasn't offered or suggested?

snoangel79

I did IVF so beta is a part of that. I don't think it should be a weird question to request a blood test and tell you you are in normal range for how pregnant you are.

WildcatPrincess

I wouldn't do it personally, but I'm sure it has been done before! Just know the only way to get accurate results is to do the 2 draws. The normal range is so wide one draw really doesn't tell you much.

CJPowers

My doctors office didn't offer me one either.  They wont even see me until 8 weeks.  I wish they would!

sbost0118

I've done it before, but your doctor has to be pretty cool.  They get paid for doing the test, so it's not usually that hard to get them to do it.  Most offices will run a qualitative blood test on request, but that doesn't give you your beta.  If you are not high risk, you might have to convince them that you are just sooo stressed and freaking out that you won't be able to relax without that little bit of assurance. Cry if you can.

Or, if your doctor isn't buying it and honesty is not a concern, you could tell them you're spotting and seem to have some tenderness in your lower abdomen.  They'll do a blood test STAT - you'll get same day results though your doctor may send you to a hospital to get it done.

Not that it's ever right to lie to your doctor or abuse the lab triage process.

MrsCarebear

I requested one from my doctor. He doesn't routinely do one but I called after making the appt for august and asked for one for my own piece of mind and they were very willing to send me for one. My OB has been great about helping ease my fears.

Tiffy75

I called my OBGYN just after we found out and they are having me in next week for a "nurse's visit" to essentially go over paperwork & confirm I'm pregnant. I have no idea whether or not they are planning to have blood drawn this early.