Template:Repeat B-hCG levels

Repeat B-hCG Levels

Pregnancy Type	B-hCG Change
Normal	Increase >53% in 48hrs (until 10,000 mIU/ml) (This increase depends on the initial value. <1500 --> 50% inc, 1500-3000 --> 40% inc, > 3000 --> 30% inc)
Ectopic	Increases or decreases slowly ("plateau")^
Miscarriage	Decreases >20% in 48 hrs

^Initial level CANNOT be used to rule-out ectopic