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writes:hi i was just wondering if anybody knows how much a pregnancy blood test costs? please let me know asap Reply to this Question
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reader, babygyrl +, writes (30 July 2007):
I found this answer off a different "ask" site:Can I get a blood pregnancy test at the health clinic, and if so how much will it cost? You can absolutely get a blood pregnancy test at Hartshorn Health Service! There are two types: one is $20.00 and the other one is $40.00 along with a $6.50 charge to draw your blood. The $20.00 test will just tell you if you are pregnant or not, and the other one will assess your hormone levels to evaluate how far along you are in the pregnancy. The $20.00 test is probably the most appropriate, but your provider will be able to discuss that with you in more detail. You can make an appointment at the Women's Clinic at Hartshorn Health Service by calling 491-1754They live in Colorado (not sure how close that is to you, or how accurate the pricing is...) but at least it's semi helpful I HOPE.I'd call the clinics around your area and ask them how much they charge since each place IS different.Hope this helped.3 Babygyrl
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reader, DrPsych  +, writes (24 May 2007):
 Urine tests are far cheaper and have a very good rate of accuracy (most tests are 99%+sensitive for the pregnancy hormone after you have missed your first period). You can pick one of those kits up at any chemist and some supermarkets. Most doctors in the UK rely on urine tests for pregnancy unless there are special medical circumstances these days.
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reader, maryann61181 +, writes (24 May 2007):
The test may fail to detect human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) even when a woman is pregnant if the test is done too early. It takes at least 7 days after fertilization for the test to become positive. In most cases, by the time a woman has missed her period, the test will be positive if she is pregnant.
# Blood tests for pregnancy can only be completed in your doctor's office or in a medical laboratory. It is important that you call your doctor if you wish to have a blood test; he can direct you where to go to have one administered.
# Upon arrival at the appointment, be sure to leave your name and why are you there with the front desk staff.
# Once your name is called, the nurse will most likely complete two different blood tests. One test will be a quantitative test that will measure the amount of HCG (the pregnancy hormone) in your system to an exact amount. The other test will be a qualitative test that will answer the basic yes or no regarding pregnancy, meaning you are or you are not pregnant.
# The nurse will tie a large rubber band around your arm and ask you to make a fist. He will withdraw the blood from a vein in your arm. This should not hurt much, but be prepared for a little prick with the needle insertion. The nurse will remove the needle and place a cotton ball over the needle insertion area. He will ask you to bend your elbow to help put pressure on the area and stop any bleeding that may occur.
# The nurse will then ask you to spell your name while he writes it and confirms it is correct on the blood test tubes. At this time, the nurse will give you instructions on when to call for results, or if someone will call you. The nurse will then take the blood to the lab for the testing to be completed.
# Once the testing is completed, the waiting begins. Blood test results for pregnancy typically take several hours to receive. In many cases, your doctor may not contact you until the next day with the results.
# It is important to remember that blood pregnancy tests must be done at the doctor's office, therefore these types of tests are usually more expensive than opting to do a urine test at home. However, if you do think you are pregnant, most doctor's offices require a blood test for complete confirmation and accuracy.
You need to call your doctor, or Planned Parenthood and ask them how much they charge. If you do not have insurance, all tests are expensive. I do not know how much they are exactly, but you should call.
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