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Potency of Beta HCg test
Can Beta HCg (quantitative)test conducted at 6 weeks fail because of hook effect?
The test is supposed to be very accurate, right?
Is hook effect seen only in home pregnancy test?
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There is nothing called a hook effect
Bhcg is a confirmitory test
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Hook effect is seen rarely.
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Connect please
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
hook effect occurs in patients you have unprotected intercourse without using protection, even though the intention is not to get pregnant 😬
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Dr. Ankita Upadhyay
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8 yrs exp
Bhopal
Kindly restrict using your Google knowledge.
Do a beta hcg test .it's accurate.
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