HCG Early Pregnancy Check

HCG Early Pregnancy Check – Blood Test Overview

Are you hoping, dreaming, or planning to welcome a new life into your world?
When you want clarity sooner rather than later, our Quantitative Beta-HCG Blood Test offers the reassurance you deserve.

Unlike standard home tests that only give a simple “yes” or “no,” this highly sensitive blood test provides an exact measurement of HCG levels — the pregnancy hormone your body produces once a fertilised egg implants.

This means you can:

• Detect pregnancy even before your first missed period
• Gain insight into how far along you may be
• Monitor your pregnancy progress with repeat testing

HCG levels usually rise rapidly in early pregnancy, peaking between weeks 8–11. Tracking these levels over time can help you and your healthcare provider understand the healthy progress of your pregnancy. In some cases, it can also help identify potential complications earlier, giving you time to seek the right support.

You can choose to take this test in person at our partnered clinic locations or from the comfort of your home with a simple blood sample. Either way, you’ll receive fast, accurate, laboratory-standard results you can trust.

Why women choose LoveSelf’s HCG Early Pregnancy Check:

• Detect pregnancy earlier than most home urine tests
• Accurate, laboratory-tested results you can rely on
• The option to repeat the test to track changes and progress
• A caring, confidential experience designed around women’s needs

This test can also be part of broader prenatal health checks when combined with other blood tests and ultrasounds — helping assess gestational age and, in some cases, supporting early screening for certain pregnancy-related concerns.

Because every woman’s journey to motherhood is unique, we’re here to give you clarity, confidence, and control — from the very start.

If you’re not sure exactly what you need, we advise all our clients to consult with a GP or one of our Registered Nutritionists before taking any blood tests. However, below you can find more information about this panel, and we hope it will help.

IS THE HCG EARLY PREGNANCY CHECK RIGHT FOR ME?

If you’re trying to start a family, this is one of the most empowering tools you can have.

Our HCG Early Pregnancy Check is especially popular with women who want to monitor their journey from the very first signs — many choose to take it weekly for reassurance and peace of mind.

Pregnancy doesn’t have to be left to chance. With this test, you’ll know exactly what’s happening inside your body.

Why choose the HCG Early Pregnancy Check?

HCG is one of the very first hormones your body produces during pregnancy, making it a reliable early marker. This test can confirm pregnancy even before your first missed period or a positive home urine test — giving you clarity sooner and helping you track your progress from the very beginning.

SYMPTOMS AND TAGS

Fertility problems, Pregnancy and Women

1. Fill out the contact form on the main page
2. Choose your preferred panel
3. Select between a Home Kit (via post), a Clinic Appointment, or VIP service
4. Make the payment online.
5. We'll contact you to arrange a clinic appointment or a VIP service and email you with your home kit delivery details.

Not sure which panel or test is right for you? Reach out to one of our Registered Nutritionists  

COLLECTION OPTIONS

1. VIP: Home/Office/Hotel visit by our phlebotomist – Available in London UK only (1-3 days)
2. Clinic visit (24+ UK locations, 1-3 days)
3. At-home kit (3-6 days)

VIP Phlebotomist Visit (London Only):

Perfect for busy individuals or corporate teams.

• Available across London.
• Once payment is received, our team will contact you to arrange your appointment — usually the same day if booked before 10 am, or the next day if later.
• Additional patients beyond 10 are charged £25 each, invoiced after the visit.
• Please select the total number of blood tests at checkout so our phlebotomist can bring the right equipment.
• Your blood will be collected by a trained phlebotomist and delivered directly to our lab for fast, accurate results.

In-Clinic Appointment:

Quick, professional, and convenient.

• Same or next working day appointment.
• We’ll contact you within 60 minutes of booking to arrange your visit.
• Your blood will be collected by a trained phlebotomist and sent directly to our lab for fast, accurate results.
• Choose your nearest clinic and skip the wait. (Check Locations)

Home Kit:

Test from the comfort of your home — anywhere in mainland UK.

• Everything you need to collect your sample in about 15 minutes.
• Return it to our lab via Prepaid Royal Mail  Tracked 24.
• Free replacement kit if anything goes wrong or more blood is needed — so you can order with confidence.

There are no special instructions for this test. Stay well hydrated when you take it!

Clinic appointment - how to prepare for the HCG Early Pregnancy Check

If you are coming into one of our clinics for the test, this is what you need to do before you arrive:

• Read the instructions in the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS section
• Drink plenty of water about an hour before the appointment.
• Avoid coffee/tea/energy drinks. Water is good!
• That’s it! We’ll do the rest.

Home test kit - how it works with the HCG Early Pregnancy Check

Our blood test kits are simple and convenient.

The most important step in doing a blood test at home is to read the instructions very carefully. The process is very simple, but there are a few pitfalls you need to be aware of - you will save yourself a lot of time if you do it right the first time around!

• Full printed instructions will arrive with your kit - please read them carefully.
• Drink plenty before taking the sample and warm your hands up in the sink with warm water for a few minutes. This will make your blood flow much better.
• Fill the tubes to the top line. We don’t need much blood; filling tubes to the top line is about 15 drops of blood.
• Post the samples on the same day you take them, before midday, Monday to Thursday. If you post it any other time it might get to us late or be stuck at a sorting office over the weekend. You will then have to do it again.
• Package the sample in the same box the kit came in. Otherwise, Royal Mail or DPD will reject it. The sample tubes go into a pouch, then into a cardboard box, and then into a return envelope. All of this is provided in the kit: please use it.

We look forward to receiving your sample in our lab!

REPRODUCTION

• HCG (Beta HCG) Hormone

We always encourage you to visit one of our Clinique for any of our blood tests.

HOME KIT VIA ROYAL MAIL TRACKED 24

This service costs additional £19.00 and includes:

Available everywhere in mainland UK.

Includes everything you need to take a safe and suitable blood sample in about 15 minutes.

Post the sample back to our laboratory via Royal Mail Tracked 24.

CLINIC APPOINTMENT - SAME OR NEXT WORKING DAY

This service costs additional £38.00 and includes:

• No waiting. We will call you within 2 hours to book your appointment for the same day when purchased before 10am or following day if later than 10am.
• Quick blood collection from your vein, by our professional phlebotomist.
• Blood transported directly to our laboratory - for quick and accurate results.

No home kit exclusion for this panel. We always recommend an in Clinique appointment when the time permits.

We are extremely fast, with some results available within hours and others within a working day or less, from the time your sample is in our lab. However, this is not a guarantee and should not be taken as such. This is the guideline turnaround time that can be shorter or longer.

THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEED TURNAROUND TIME.

We are extremely proud of our very short turnaround times and very efficient laboratory processes; you will receive your results as soon as they are available and have completed clinical validation.

Whilst we accommodate the shortest time scales, with some results available within hours, for some tests the turnaround time is 1-3 working days.

DR. ADAM STATEN - GP VIEW AND RED FLAG SYMPTOMS

What will your results mean?

When your results come back from the laboratory, they will mean the following:

• <2.0 Negative. This means you are not pregnant.
• 5.8 - 71.2. This usually means that you are around 3 weeks pregnant.
• 9.5 - 750. This usually means that you are around 4 weeks pregnant.
• 217 - 7138. This usually means that you are around 5 weeks pregnant.
• 158 - 31795. This usually means that you are around 6 weeks pregnant.
• >3697. 7 weeks or more pregnancy.

Red flag symptoms for the HCG Early Pregnancy Check

If your HCG test is positive and your are experiencing any of the symptoms below, please seek immediate medical attention:

• Abdominal pain
• Pain in the tips of your shoulders
• Vaginal bleeding
• Feeling faint or light headed

What is an HCG blood test, and why is it performed?

An HCG blood test measures the levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) hormone in the blood. HCG is produced during pregnancy, and its detection in the blood can confirm pregnancy or monitor its progression.

How soon can an HCG blood test detect pregnancy?

HCG levels typically start to rise shortly after implantation, which occurs about 6-12 days after fertilization. However, the timing of HCG detection in blood can vary depending on factors like the sensitivity of the test and the individual hormone levels. In most cases, HCG blood tests can detect pregnancy within 10 days after conception.

Can I see a GP to discuss my Results?

Yes, usually the same or next day.

Our fantastic partner clinical team of consultants and GPs. Once you have your results, you can book an online video consultation to discuss your results.

Our clinical team consists of practicing NHS and private GPs, who work closely with our laboratory and can tell you what your blood test results mean for you. Having an integrated laboratory and GP services makes your health journey seamless and extremely efficient.

This service is not included in the price of the test, it is charged separately, should you wish to book it.

Will I have a general explanation of my results?

Yes, our doctors put a huge amount of effort into your online Health Dashboard, which will have explanations of what each biomarker is, the normal reference ranges and what it means if you are outside of them.

QUICK AND ACCURATE RESULTS DIRECT FROM THE LABORATORY.

We partner with regulated laboratories and accredited clinics that manufacture their own approved home sample collection kits. Your results are looked after by our fantastic clinical governance team and a super-talented biomedical science team.

When you book your test with us - you book directly with the lab. This means accuracy and responsible duty of care, direct access to the provider and extremely fast turnaround times.