This serum hCG test is available to the fertility clinic, for indications of ectopic pregnancy, and as a tumour marker for monitoring of germ cell tumours. Assay measures total hCG (intact and free beta subunit).
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0065
Additional information
In germ cell tumours the presence of trophoblastic tissue significantly increases levels. PLEASE NOTE: TEST CAN ONLY BE ADDED TO A SAMPLE WITHIN 8 HOURS OF COLLECTION
Turn around
A&E: 1 hour
Day Case: 4 Hours
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 48 Hours
GP: N/A
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected]
Collection Con
Minimum volume – 250µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page: [LINK]
Units
u/L