beta HCG

[jdchaffin]

Had a blood test done and one of the tests was for beta HCG. the results came back saying that it was less than 1 where normal range is 0-3. wondering what this means. What exactly does "beta" HCG do? (I'm only finding info on pregnancies so far.) I'm 23 year old male, 180lbs. @ 11.5% bf. if you need more info please let me know. I just want to know if this is an issue I should push with the doctor or not.

The other tests were for estradiol = 12.8; and prolactin =7.2

 

[OuchThatHurts]

Had a blood test done and one of the tests was for beta HCG. the results came back saying that it was less than 1 where normal range is 0-3. wondering what this means. What exactly does "beta" HCG do? (I'm only finding info on pregnancies so far.) I'm 23 year old male, 180lbs. @ 11.5% bf. if you need more info please let me know. I just want to know if this is an issue I should push with the doctor or not.

The other tests were for estradiol = 12.8; and prolactin =7.2

It's a tumor marker - the beta subunit. in particular ovarian and testicular. Sounds like you were negative. That's good.

 

[jdchaffin]

It's a tumor marker - the beta subunit. in particular ovarian and testicular. Sounds like you were negative. That's good.

thanks for the info.