The pregnancy test is also known as the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test. This test determines the concentration of the hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in your urine or blood. The hCG test can be used to confirm as well as monitor a pregnancy. hCG is often seen only in pregnant women. After the fertilised egg implants in the womb, the placenta begins to produce hCG. The level of hCG in the body increases every 2 to 3 days throughout pregnancy. Home pregnancy test kits look for the presence of hCG in your urine. They are available at supermarkets and pharmacies. The urine test can identify hCG as early as your first missing period. The Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) blood test can detect pregnancy as early as one week after fertilisation. This blood test might be referred to you by your doctor.
