{"product_id":"beta-hcg-free-serum","title":"Beta-HCG Free, Serum","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1avszr\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eBeta-HCG Free, Serum Test\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rzkdgm\" data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eBeta-HCG Free, Serum\u003c\/strong\u003e test measures the level of free beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (Free β-hCG) in the blood. β-hCG is a hormone produced mainly during pregnancy by the placenta. Measuring the free beta subunit is useful in prenatal screening and in evaluating certain medical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eThis test is commonly included in first-trimester prenatal screening to assess the risk of chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) and Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18). It may also help in monitoring trophoblastic diseases and certain tumors that produce hCG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ha22fd\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eWhy This Test is Done\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eDoctors may recommend the Beta-HCG Free, Serum test for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ie2854\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eFirst trimester prenatal screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xoh6h5\" data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eAssessing fetal chromosomal abnormality risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x1ohl0\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eMonitoring pregnancy-related complications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1btkzns\" data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eEvaluating trophoblastic tumors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qp3xju\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eDetecting hCG-producing cancers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gikq52\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eSupporting fertility and pregnancy assessments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"mvfbtg\" data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eSymptoms or Conditions Requiring Testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eThis test may be advised if there are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kz7867\" data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eAbnormal prenatal screening results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zunp9p\" data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eHigh-risk pregnancy factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ljjpmo\" data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eVaginal bleeding during pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ataw02\" data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eSuspected ectopic pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b9beum\" data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eRecurrent pregnancy loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rc34qj\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eSuspected gestational trophoblastic disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12hh156\" data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eSample Required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q8h3v4\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16heo8\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually no fasting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1miiems\" data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood sample collection from a vein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12ti82q\" data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eNormal Reference Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eReference values may vary depending on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u9mhmm\" data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eGestational age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"stbucn\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eMaternal age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fnrnuu\" data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eLaboratory methodology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eResults are typically interpreted along with other prenatal screening markers and ultrasound findings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"nz4w7w\" data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eInterpretation of Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"28a6s2\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eIncreased Free β-hCG Levels May Indicate:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pytcqo\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eNormal pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ome02r\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eMultiple pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x9vpbg\" data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eDown syndrome risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mwfqml\" data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eGestational trophoblastic disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t8lhgs\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eCertain tumors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"165coac\" data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eDecreased Free β-hCG Levels May Indicate:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8oz56c\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eEctopic pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m1dgf7\" data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eThreatened miscarriage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jppyks\" data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eEdwards syndrome risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mffhqg\" data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eFetal growth concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"103k13\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eBenefits of the Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17s5ih6\" data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eSupports early prenatal screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xgl6e0\" data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eHelps assess fetal health 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