Which test is better in one month of pregnancy, UPT or HCG? Which test gives a good result in 4 to 5 weeks of pregnancy?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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At 4 to 5 weeks of pregnancy, both UPT (urine test) and Beta HCG (blood test) can detect pregnancy. Beta HCG is more sensitive and accurate, especially if periods are irregular or UPT shows faint lines. UPT is useful for quick home checks, but blood test confirms and tracks pregnancy progress. At 5 weeks, HCG greater than 1,000 mIU/mL is typical.

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