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Normal Values: In women who are not pregnant, both the urine and serum HCG tests will be negative. This means that the amount of HCG present in your system is less than 5 mIU/mL and, therefore, will not be detected by either exam. In a normal pregnancy, the HCG level should rise through the entire first trimester and then fall thereafter. What abnormal results mean: Text Continues Below HCG levels that do not rise appropriately may indicate a problem with your pregnancy. Some problems associated with an abnormally rising HCG level include miscarriage and ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. Extremely high levels of HCG may suggest more than one fetus -- for example, twins. Your health care provider will understand the significance of your HCG levels, and he or she should discuss the levels with you.

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