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Why 2 pregnancy blood tests?

I took 2 different at home pregnancy tests late last week-both positivie! I went to the dr.s office on friday for a blood test. The Dr. called today and said congratulations I was pregnant, but asked me to come in for another blood test to make sure the hormone was going up. Is this common? Kinda worried I have to retest. Thanks

Public Comments

1. very normal relax and enjoy being pregnant
2. I never had to retest. I would call the Dr. office and have them give you an explenasion and ask them if you should be worried.
3. I'm not 100% sure why, perhaps just personal preference, but I also had 2 blood tests done, 3 days apart, to ensure the HcG was climbing properly. As far as I know, it's nothing to be worried about.
4. Yes, congratulations on having a Dr that pays attention. My doctor did the same thing...I went in 4 times and the hormone doing what it should. Every 24 hours the Hcg hormone # should double. If it doesn't, you will probably get some progesterone meds to help you along. In my case, I had suppositories (they are apparently the most direct way to add the Hcg to your baby growing environment...kind of makes sense if you think about it) and took them until I was 12 weeks 4 days. After 12 weeks, the umbilical cord takes over and there is no danger. There is a risk of miscarraige without the proper hormone level to sustain the baby. Good luck and don't worry -- your Doctor sounds like he or she is on the ball!
5. I've never had to retest either with all three. I would definitly call and ask why they are retesting you have a right to know.
6. Yes, they want to make sure your hcg levels are escalating properly, which indicates that the pregnancy is progressing.
7. Congrats on the pregnancy. I'm sure you have nothing to worry about. Sometimes with a result comes back a lil abnormal, they want a retest to make sure the result is right. The first result might have been fainted or something. It's a pregnancy test so don't worry!