Investigation Name:HCG (Tumour marker)

Alias or Abbreviation:Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (Tumour Marker)

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:1-3 days

Test Code:THCG

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:3 day(s)

Complex Reference Range:Male 0-2.0 IU/L Female 0-1.0 IU/L hCG up to 7 IU/L have been reported in post menopausal females Tumour markers are not diagnostic and are of most use in monitoring response to treatment and early detection of relapse. Normal values do NOT exclude malignancy.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Indications: 1. HCG (with AFP and LDH) in patients with a testicular lump . Result interpretation should be made in conjunction with testicular ultrasound. 2. Pre-treatment and follow-up of testicular cancer 3. Germ cell tumours of the ovary

Referred to Another Laboratory?No