HCG (Pregnancy)

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

HCGP

Referral code

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Test information

For monitoring pregnancy, and early detection of pregnancy

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Non-pregnant female Reference values:
Age                                HCG
≥18 to <40 years                  <1 IU/L
≥40 years                            0.0 – 3.1 IU/L
Post-menopausal               0.1 – 11.6 IU/L

Source: Beckman Coulter

Tube type

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 0.5 ml

Assay frequency

Run daily at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry