What Does Beta HCG Test Result Of 0.0 Mean?

Posted on Tue, 26 May 2015

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Question : hi i had BHCG level is 0.0 . but abnormal results highlighted . what does it mean ?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Zero value shows absence of pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Beta HCG is marker of pregnancy.It is routinely used to screen for pregnancy.
It is secreted by cells that form the placenta.
Zero value shows absence of pregnancy.

Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome

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Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (5 minutes later)

did you check my report . i am only concerned about the below note . the results are highlighted abnormal . what doesn't is mean of note .?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal protocol in pathology that abnormal values are highlighted.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Yes,I have gone through your reports.
It is normal protocol in pathology reports that abnormal values are highlighted(marked as dark).Your reports are not highlighted as it is normal.

Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (26 minutes later)

Thank you so much i was so scared about this note . now fine

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no need to be worried.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

There is no need to be worried.It is a normal note.

Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar