Beta-hCG

Explanation

Beta-hCG is a term that may appear on a pregnancy-test report. The test measures hCG, a hormone made during pregnancy.

What does Beta-hCG mean?

Beta-hCG is a label used for some hCG tests. hCG is a hormone made by the placenta, the organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. hCG has two connected parts, called alpha and beta. The report gives the name of the test used.

How is hCG measured?

A pregnancy test can measure hCG in urine or blood. A urine test or qualitative blood test gives a yes-or-no result. A quantitative blood test measures how much hCG is in a blood sample. The type of test and the timing of the test matter when a result is interpreted.

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