HCG Level Interpretation Guide

Learn how to interpret your HCG levels during early pregnancy to understand healthy development.

HCG Levels by Gestational Week

Week 3

Typical HCG: 5 – 50 mIU/mL

Week 4

Typical HCG: 5 – 426 mIU/mL

Week 5

Typical HCG: 18 – 7,340 mIU/mL

Week 6

Typical HCG: 1,080 – 56,500 mIU/mL

Week 7–8

Typical HCG: 7,650 – 229,000 mIU/mL

Week 9–12

Typical HCG: 25,700 – 288,000 mIU/mL

Interpretation Tips

  • HCG levels vary widely; trends are more important than a single reading.
  • Rapidly increasing HCG is typically a positive sign of early pregnancy progression.
  • Low HCG may indicate a delayed pregnancy or potential complication; consult a healthcare provider.
  • High HCG levels may indicate multiple pregnancy or molar pregnancy; seek medical advice.

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Educational Information

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone produced during pregnancy. Monitoring HCG helps assess early fetal development.

Single HCG measurements provide limited information; repeated measurements over 48–72 hours are more reliable.

Always consult a healthcare provider for personalized interpretation of your HCG levels.