HCG levels

AmandaG225 · December 2015

I had my blood drawn today to check my levels. According to the nurse this was a one time thing. I thought I would need to go back on Wednesday to make sure the levels have gone up like they are supposed to. An I wrong? What does a one time blood draw tell you?

tbyars07 · December 2015

I think it depends on how far along you are and what type of doctor you're seeing. Some just have different preferences. I'm seeing an RE until I "graduate" to my OB. My RE is doing 3 draws. But we also did the first draw at 3w5d...verrryyyyyy early.

I'm sure you could request a second draw if it would make you feel more comfortable - especially if your 1st ultrasound is not for awhile. I was a nervous wreck between my two draws and still have a third one to go but I did calm down a bit after the second.

Kristin712 · December 2015

AmandaG225 said:
I had my blood drawn today to check my levels. According to the nurse this was a one time thing. I thought I would need to go back on Wednesday to make sure the levels have gone up like they are supposed to. An I wrong? What does a one time blood draw tell you?

Depends on why you're getting blood drawn. If it's just to confirm pregnancy, then a one-time draw sounds right. If you've had recurrent losses and your OB wants to confirm your numbers are doubling, then there should be a second draw.

Who ordered the blood draw/why is it being done?

andrea0418 · December 2015

I agree with PPs. If it's just to confirm you are pregnant then they will only do one.
I only have 1 tube and ovary so they monitor my hcg until it's to 2,000 then I go in for an ultrasound to make sure it's not ectopic again.

AmandaG225 · December 2015

The blood draw was actually per my request. I decided to take another HPT last night (it has been a week since I took one). Totally dumb move! Well, the test was still positive but the line was very, very faint. It had been much darker. Took another this morning with FMU and still super faint so now I have completely freaked myself out! Dr. said more than likely a box of bad tests but they drew my blood today to check everything.

By the way, I am 4w 5d.

andrea0418 · December 2015

AmandaG225 said:
The blood draw was actually per my request. I decided to take another HPT last night (it has been a week since I took one). Totally dumb move! Well, the test was still positive but the line was very, very faint. It had been much darker. Took another this morning with FMU and still super faint so now I have completely freaked myself out! Dr. said more than likely a box of bad tests but they drew my blood today to check everything.

By the way, I am 4w 5d.

Fx for a good number! Depending on the results your dr may have you go in for a repeat draw.

Kristin712 · December 2015

The color of the line is related to the amount of dye in the test. So if the lighter lines are from a box different than your darker lined tests, I wouldn't worry.

ThePax89 · December 2015

Good luck!

With dd1 I had a blood test to confirm pregnancy and make sure that my hcg value was within range.

My guess is that if it is lower than it should be for how far along you think you are, they will repeat in 48 hours.

misspuppychow · December 2015

I love how you said that... haha! I had to have 3 betas with my RE and I will have an ultrasound to confirm viability at 7 weeks before I "graduate" to my OB too!

tbyars07 said:

I think it depends on how far along you are and what type of doctor you're seeing. Some just have different preferences. I'm seeing an RE until I "graduate" to my OB. My RE is doing 3 draws. But we also did the first draw at 3w5d...verrryyyyyy early.
I'm sure you could request a second draw if it would make you feel more comfortable - especially if your 1st ultrasound is not for awhile. I was a nervous wreck between my two draws and still have a third one to go but I did calm down a bit after the second.

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