Understanding High HCG Levels in Early Pregnancy: What Does It Mean?

Question
HI, MY NAME IS JULIA...I JUST CAME FROM THE HOSPITAL AND THEY GAVE ME THE RESULT OF MY HCG LEVEL THROUGH A BLOOD SCREENING...THE RESULT IS 29400.00...THE DOCTOR FORGOT TO TELL ME HOW FAR ALONG IS THAT, CAN YOU PLEASE GIVE ME AN ESTIMATE? THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

Answer
Because of the extremely wide ranges of levels that are considered normal in pregnancy, it is impossible to date a pregnancy by HCG levels alone.  However, a level of over 29,000 would indicate that you are at least 6 weeks along, or 4 weeks past conception.