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Is there any difference to the beta hcg results if the sensitivity of lab changes? For ex. A lab uses the reference as 5 and some labs as 25 for positive test results. So if I checked from both of the labs, is there any change will be there to the results? From the lab which uses reference as 25, I got a value 950. After 48 hrs, I have checked from another lab which uses the reference as 5. The result is 800. So is it wrong or should I multiply it with 5.
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Yes sensitivity of lab in investigation matters a lot. I think which lab show refrerence as 5 is more sensitive. So you can faith on this value and if possble make the test from other lab.
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None of the labs is wrong Don't get confused. Focus on hcg reports.
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