Investigation Name:HCG (Tumour marker)

Alias or Abbreviation:Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (Tumour Marker)

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Units:IU/L

Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:1-3 days

Test Code:THCG

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:3 days

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.

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Further 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

Site Sample Tested:All acute sites

Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266