My gynac told me to get a blood test to confirm instead of just the home strip. I forgot to ask what its actually called when I go to the lab. Anyone knows the exact name I should ask for?
I got the beta hCG done after my kit showed a faint line. The blood number confirmed it clearly. So if you are unsure, that is the test to ask your gynac for.
The blood test that confirms pregnancy is called the beta hCG test. It measures the pregnancy hormone and is more sensitive than the urine kit. Your gynac may also repeat it to see if the level is rising properly.
My doctor ordered a serum beta hCG to confirm, that is the proper name. She explained it can detect pregnancy even a bit earlier than the home kit. They sometimes do it twice 48 hours apart to check the trend.
