When should I test for hCG levels?
For patients after a 3 day transfer, the earliest should be 12 days post ET. For patients after a 5 day transfer, the earliest should be 10 days post ET. If the initial test comes back negative, we encourage patients to have their levels checked 2 days later as it may take this extra time for the hCG levels to be detected in the blood stream. We have had several patients testing negative initially and then 2 days later had a positive pregnancy test and their pregnancies were full term. Spotting or bleeding should never be interpreted as a failed cycle! Keep taking your meds and contact us.
