Beta-Hcg (Hydatiform Mole)

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

HCGH

Referral code

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Test information

Diagnosis and monitoring of choriocarcinoma (Hydatidiform mole) and germ cell tumours Monitoring other rare tumours that produce this hormone ectopically NOT a pregnancy test

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

0.5 mL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Dept of Clinical Chemistry (Metabolic Medicine), Hammersmith Hospital