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Does HCG Injection Effect The Free Beta HCG Marker Test?

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Question : Does free beta HCG get affected if hcg injection is taken 36 hours before taking marker test
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Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
YES it will get affected

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

YES it will get affected as the marker test cannot differentiate between the two.

Can I ask you why you are taking beta hcg and why doing the marker test specifically now ?

Feel free to consult me directly
http://bit.ly/drsombiswas


Regards

Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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Does HCG Injection Effect The Free Beta HCG Marker Test?

Brief Answer: YES it will get affected Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. YES it will get affected as the marker test cannot differentiate between the two. Can I ask you why you are taking beta hcg and why doing the marker test specifically now ? Feel free to consult me directly http://bit.ly/drsombiswas Regards Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX