Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced during pregnancy. Our Rapid Pregnancy Blood Test measures hCG in your blood, offering a convenient way to investigate a possible early pregnancy.
At a glance
The test measures beta hCG, a hormone that increases during early pregnancy. Detecting hCG can help indicate whether you may be pregnant.
Testing may be useful if you have missed a period, experienced early pregnancy symptoms or would like a blood-based pregnancy indication.
Our pharmacy team collects a small blood sample using a finger prick. The sample is analysed in the pharmacy, with your results usually available in approximately 10 minutes.
Your result can help indicate pregnancy, although testing very early may produce a negative result even when pregnancy has begun.
A single hCG result cannot establish how a pregnancy is progressing or whether it is developing normally. Further medical assessment may be necessary.
If you think you may be pregnant and experience abdominal pain or unusual bleeding, seek prompt medical advice rather than waiting for a pharmacy test.
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