Janie,

I didn't have HCG bloods for my pregnancies, but I did have all the "ante-natal blood tests" done prior to a 7 week OB appt, which included HCG. They tested for my Rubella status, my haemoglobic (iron?) count, AIDS, and a whole stack of other things.......

If you are happy not too, and your GP is happy with your HPT result, then that should be fine.......

Love your new avatar BTW!