hCG test

Key facts The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test is also known as the pregnancy test. The hCG test can be a blood or urine test. The hCG test can be done to detect and monitor pregnancy. It can also be used to detect and monitor some types of cancer. What is being tested? The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test is also known as the pregnancy test. This test measures the amount of the hormone hCG in your urine or blood. The hCG test can be used to both confirm and monitor a pregnancy. hCG is usually present only when a