HCG level

the doctor called with the blood test results, they confirmed that i am pregnant and they said the hcg level was at 39 and want me to retest wednesday because that number seems low. I told her I was only 10DPO. Is 39 normal for being just 10 days or is that number not good? Im a little worried now that it's too low

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I'm not a MD but to me, that number sounds right on target. At 10DPO a lot of women don't even get a + on a pregnancy test (which usually is looking for a beta of 25).

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that number sounds totally fine to me. also, remember that the range for beta values is HUGE, and your value definitely falls in that range... so i'm not sure why they're concluding that it's low overall i wouldn't worry about it at all

Message edited 12/1/2008 2:39:09 PM.

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Dont quote me either, byt you are only 10DPO, so thats sounds fine to me I think.
I went 14 DPO and mine was 97.
So I think you are ok.
You are just very early.
No worries!

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I found this online:

* At 14 DPO, the average HCG level is 48 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 17-119 mIU/ml.


* At 15 DPO, the average HCG level is 59 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 17-147 mIU/ml.


* At 16 DPO, the average HCG level is 95 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 33-223 mIU/ml.


* At 17 DPO, the average HCG level is 132 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 17-429 mIU/ml.


* At 18 DPO, the average HCG level is 292 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 70-758 mIU/ml.


* At 19 DPO, the average HCG level is 303 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 111-514 mIU/ml.


* At 20 DPO, the average HCG level is 522 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 135-1690 mIU/ml.


* At 21 DPO, the average HCG level is 1061 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 324-4130 mIU/ml.


* At 22 DPO, the average HCG level is 1287 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 185-3279 mIU/ml.


* At 23 DPO, the average HCG level is 2034 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 506-4660 mIU/ml.


* At 24 DPO, the average HCG level is 2637 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 540-10,000 mIU/ml.

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oh thank you for that, that makes me feel better seeing those averages! Thanks!

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39 is not low for 10dpo, but as a Dr. To them its low and I think its a good sign that they want to test to be proactive. Sound slike you will be Fine!

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I've been looking at betas all day (i found mine out today, too), and that doesn't seem low at all. You tested at 10dpo. At that time, so many women don't even get a positive HPT. I would try not to worry, you seem to be on track.

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My beta was 59 at 12 dpo. I think you are fine, they just want to check in 48 hours to confirm your level is about doubling. congrats!

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Most doctors won't even test until you miss your period so I think that level is fine. Most people won't get a BFP until 14 DPO and miss AF
They want to see the numbers double...that will be the good sign.