HCG (Tumour)

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

HCGT

Referral code

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Test information

For monitoring of germ cell tumours.

Please note: This test is not UKAS accredited. Quality control procedures are in place to verify the quality of results and are reviewed by a qualified Biomedical Scientist.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Males 0-2.6 iu/L

Female 0-8.3 iu/L

Tube type

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

48 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry