My LMP was 26th January. Yesterday I did a Beta HCG test because in my UPT it showed negative. Today the report came and my Beta HCG blood report shows 26.22. This is positive or negative?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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HCG above 5 indicates pregnancy, so 26.22 is positive but very early. A repeat HCG test in 48 hours should show doubling if the pregnancy is progressing normally. UPT may still be negative due to low hormone levels.

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