qualitative/quantitative test for preg
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 | pj - September 15 |
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hi I have read you guys talk about qualitative and quantitative pregn tests. What do these mean
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Qualitative hCG test simply detects the presence of hCG in the blood. A quantitative test determines the concentration of hCG present in the blood. A qualitative test can simply tell you if you are or are not pregnant. A quantitive test is performed to measure increases in hCG and monitor the conceptus integrity. With a strong and viable conceptus, hCG levels should double every 36-48 hrs during early pregnancy.
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| pj - September 19 |
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Thanks lena. What is conceptus... ?
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Conceptus refers to just the baby, or it can include baby, yolk sac, and placenta. Techinically its the latter, but is commonly used to describe the former as well.
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