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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is an important biochemical marker for pregnancy and therefore the basis for many tests. A maternity nurse should be aware that:
 
  a. hCG can be detected as early as 2 weeks after conception.
  b. The hCG level increases gradually and uniformly throughout pregnancy.
  c. Much lower than normal increases in the level of hCG may indicate a postdate pregnancy.
  d. A higher than normal level of hCG may indicate an ectopic pregnancy or Down syndrome.
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