Test

• Serum hCG is taken via a blood draw.
  
  

Qualitative

• A qualitative serum hCG is either positive or negative. A positive result indicates pregnancy. With a negative result there is no pregnancy.
  
  

Quantitative

• A quantitative serum HCG will measure the amount of hCG. This information can be used to predict gestational age.
  
  

Abnormal Results

• Abnormal results may be caused by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, Hydatidiform mole or a multiple gestation, such as twins or triplets.
  
  

Risks

• The risks of receiving a serum hCG are the same as any blood draw: infection, bleeding, hematoma and fainting.