Beta hCG Pregnancy Blood Test (Early Pregnancy Test)

£51.00

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Measures human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.

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Overview

Used to confirm pregnancy and, where clinically indicated, to support early pregnancy monitoring.

Laboratory Processing: Simple, accurate blood test analysed in a UK laboratory with professional support
available if required.

Turnaround Time: Results are typically available the same day or next working day, depending on the time
the sample is taken and received by the laboratory. Timeframes are indicative and may vary according to
processing and validation requirements.

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Beta hCG Blood Test — Measuring Your Pregnancy Hormone

hCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin) is the hormone made by the placenta during pregnancy. A beta hCG blood test measures hCG in your blood and can be used to confirm a pregnancy or, where clinically appropriate, help monitor early pregnancy.

£51Current test price. Your total, including any collection option, is shown before you pay.
Same or next working dayTypical results, depending on your sample time and when it reaches the laboratory.
UK laboratorySamples are analysed by a UK laboratory, with professional support available if you have questions.

Who May Consider an hCG Blood Test

Early confirmation

You’d like a blood test to confirm a pregnancy, rather than relying only on a home urine test.

Monitoring

Your clinician has asked you to have your hCG checked, sometimes more than once.

Fertility treatment

You’re having fertility treatment. Always follow your clinic’s advice on when to test.

One Test or Two?

One hCG result shows what’s in your blood at that moment. Clinicians sometimes compare two results taken a couple of days apart to see how hCG is changing.

If your clinician has asked for repeat testing, you can book each beta hCG blood test separately at a time that suits you.

What This Test Can and Cannot Tell You

It can

  • Detect the pregnancy hormone hCG in your blood
  • Help confirm a pregnancy
  • Support early monitoring when your clinician asks for it

It cannot

  • Confirm that a pregnancy is progressing healthily
  • Show where the pregnancy is — a scan is needed for that
  • Replace your antenatal care or early pregnancy assessment

Get urgent help if you’re pregnant or might be and have pain on one side of your tummy, vaginal bleeding, pain in the tip of your shoulder or feel faint. Call 999 or go to A&E. For advice, call NHS 111.

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Beta hCG Blood Test FAQs

How much does the beta hCG blood test cost?

The test price is £51. Your total, including any collection option you choose, is shown before you pay.

How quickly will I get my results?

Results are typically available the same day or the next working day. This depends on what time your sample is taken and when it reaches the laboratory.

How early can a blood test detect pregnancy?

A blood test can usually pick up hCG earlier than a home urine test. If you test very early and the result is unclear, your clinician may suggest repeating it a few days later.

Do I need two hCG tests?

Not always. One test can help confirm a pregnancy. If your clinician wants to see how your hCG is changing, they may ask you to have a second test a couple of days later, which you can book separately.

Can an hCG blood test confirm a healthy pregnancy?

No. An hCG result on its own can’t confirm that a pregnancy is healthy or show where it is. A scan and clinical assessment are needed for that.

Where can I have a private hCG blood test near me?

Use the Swift clinic finder to see your nearest location, then choose your collection option in the booking panel at the top of this page.

Already pregnant and curious? See our early gender blood test from 6 weeks.

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