# Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), β-Subunit, Quantitative

> This test measures the specific amount of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your blood, a hormone produced by the placenta shortly after conception. It helps confirm pregnancy early on and allows doctors to monitor how well a pregnancy is progressing. By tracking these hormone levels, the test helps evaluate the risk of miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy, where the egg implants outside the uterus. However, a single test result cannot determine the exact age of the fetus or diagnose specific medical conditions without comparison to previous results or an ultrasound.

- Labcorp code: 004416
- Category: [Sexual Health](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/sexual-health.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=004416&ref=assistant
- Already in these panels: [Pregnancy Panel](https://app.picardo.health/labs/panels/pregnancy.md)

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.