What is the Pregnancy Test – Beta hCG?

The Pregnancy Test – Beta hCG is a blood test that measures beta human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced shortly after a fertilised egg implants in the uterus. hCG is essential for maintaining early pregnancy.

Unlike urine pregnancy tests, blood testing can detect very low levels of hCG and provides a precise measurement rather than a simple positive or negative result. This makes it particularly useful in early pregnancy assessment.

The Beta hCG test is commonly used to confirm pregnancy, assess early pregnancy progression, and support investigation of pregnancy-related concerns.

Why do I need a Pregnancy Test – Beta hCG?

The Beta hCG blood test is useful when pregnancy needs to be confirmed accurately or monitored closely. It can detect pregnancy earlier than urine tests and provides quantitative results that help guide clinical interpretation.

This test is also important in situations where pregnancy symptoms are unclear, cycles are irregular, or there are concerns about early pregnancy development.

You may benefit from this test if you:

• Suspect early pregnancy

• Have irregular menstrual cycles

• Need confirmation beyond a urine test

• Are monitoring early pregnancy progression

• Have abdominal pain or spotting

• Are undergoing fertility treatment

• Need pregnancy exclusion before medical procedures

• Require medical confirmation of pregnancy

Benefits of the Pregnancy Test – Beta hCG

1. Early pregnancy detection
   Identifies pregnancy earlier than urine testing.

2. High sensitivity and accuracy
   Detects very low hCG levels.

3. Quantitative measurement
   Provides an exact hCG value, not just positive or negative.

4. Supports early pregnancy monitoring
   Useful in assessing early pregnancy development.

5. Assists investigation of pregnancy concerns
   Supports assessment of abnormal symptoms.

6. Useful in fertility treatment monitoring
   Confirms implantation success.

7. Helps exclude pregnancy when required
   Useful before medications or procedures.

8. Provides medical-grade confirmation
   Suitable for clinical documentation and reassurance.

Step-by-step – how we offer Pregnancy Test – Beta hCG testing

Clinic-based testing (UK-wide)

• Choose your nearest UK clinic

• Attend your appointment

• A qualified clinician or phlebotomist collects your blood sample

• Sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis

At-home or hotel testing (+£60)

• A qualified phlebotomist visits your home or hotel

• Blood sample collected in a comfortable, familiar setting

• No clinic visit or travel required

Both services are available UK-wide.

Your Pregnancy Test – Beta hCG results explained

Negative or very low hCG

Low or undetectable hCG suggests no current pregnancy or testing performed very early. Repeat testing may be considered if pregnancy is still suspected.

UK reference interpretation:

• Not pregnant: <5 IU/L

Early pregnancy range

Detectable and rising hCG levels indicate early pregnancy. Values typically increase rapidly in the first weeks following implantation.

UK reference interpretation:

• Early pregnancy: ≥5 IU/L

Higher-than-expected hCG levels

Higher hCG levels may reflect later gestation, multiple pregnancy, or individual variation. Results should always be interpreted in clinical context.

UK reference interpretation:

• Elevated: Above expected range for gestation