Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:HCG (Ectopic Pregnancy)
Alias or Abbreviation:Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (Ectopic)
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:No
E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences, Chem 1
Units:IU/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients:4 hrs. Outpatients:1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:HCG
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Please refer to Ectopic Pregnancy Women and Children's Services Protocol HCG should be collected on admission and if required 48h later HCG>1800IU/L in the absence of intrauterine gestational sac is indicative of ectopic pregnancy A increase in HCG of <50% in 48 hours suggests ectopic pregnancy
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
