Biochemistry
| Full details for "Human Chorionic Gonadotropin". | |
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Name |
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin |
Alternative name/Profile |
HCG |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Serum hCG is a quantitative test which is requested to detect pregnancy, including in the investigating of suspected ectopic pregnancy or other pregnancy-related complications. It is also used as a tumour marker in the diagnosis and monitoring of germ-cell tumours e,g, testicular cancer, and gestational trophoblastic disease e.g, choriocarcinoma. |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 mL - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily. |
Turnaround time |
1 working day |
Availability |
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Notes |
If HCG is being used as a tumour marker, separate sample required as carryover from other tests may cause falsely elevated results. |
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Reference range |
HCG (serum) Male = < 2 IU/L Non-pregnant female = < 1 IU/L Post-menopausal female = < 7 IU/L For pregnant females, contact the lab if more information is required. |
Last updated |
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:41:15 IST |