As per doctor’s advice

The Beta HCG-Blood Test is done to know whether an individual is having normal or abnormal HCG levels in the blood of the body. The doctor may ask to perform this test to confirm the pregnancy, to determine the appropriate age of the fetus, diagnose a potential miscarriage (spontaneous loss of pregnancy) of the baby.

The Beta HCG Test combines a blood test to confirm pregnancy. This test also helps detect hepatocellular carcinoma and testicular and ovarian tumours. Beta HCG Test is performed in pregnant females to confirm pregnancy, ascertain the approximate age of the foetus, diagnose an abnormal pregnancy like ectopic pregnancy where the foetus grows outside the uterus, diagnose a potential miscarriage due to low levels of HCG, screen for Down syndrome and Trisomy 18 and diagnose gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) – a type of pregnancy-related tumours.