Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:HCG (Ectopic Pregnancy)
Alias or Abbreviation:Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (Ectopic)
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:IU/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs. Outpatients:1 day
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
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
