What Does The Difference In HCG Levels Mean In 12 Year Old?
i work for the department of children s services. I have a question about HCG levels in a 12 year old. If a 12 year olds LMP was June 24, 2015, last intercourse July 20th 2015. Her HCG level on July 29th was 13.5 yesterday she was tested and it was 7 something. What does that mean?
Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. The importance of the serum beta-hCG titres depends on the lab criteria and the units. Any levels above 5 mIU/ml are considered to be positive evidence of pregnancy. Also, if the pregnancy is progressing well, the titres double every 2-3 days. Here, the titres have fallen. Either the pregnancy is missed or excluded. Again, ovulation may not be regular in children and hence LMP calculation may also give false clues. The ideal thing to do in the current scenario is to get a pelvic sonogram and a clinical evaluation. Hope this helps.
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What Does The Difference In HCG Levels Mean In 12 Year Old?
Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. The importance of the serum beta-hCG titres depends on the lab criteria and the units. Any levels above 5 mIU/ml are considered to be positive evidence of pregnancy. Also, if the pregnancy is progressing well, the titres double every 2-3 days. Here, the titres have fallen. Either the pregnancy is missed or excluded. Again, ovulation may not be regular in children and hence LMP calculation may also give false clues. The ideal thing to do in the current scenario is to get a pelvic sonogram and a clinical evaluation. Hope this helps.