Guide To Common Blood Tests

Pregnancy Blood Test

The majority of women use home pregnancy tests, which involve urinating on a stick, to find out whether or not they are pregnant. Although this can work, the most accurate test is a pregnancy blood test. When women make an appointment after a positive result on a home test, their doctor will often recommend a blood test to confirm the results. A pregnancy blood test measures the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin in a woman’s blood. This hormone is one that women secrete during pregnancy. Thus, a positive pregnancy blood test means that the woman’s human chorionic gonadotropin levels are elevated. Doctors may also order one of these tests if they suspect a high-risk pregnancy, multiple babies, or other issues. These tests are also used to detect a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and other significant complications.