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HCG (Molar)
(a.k.a Hydatidiform beta HCG)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Tube type: SST
Special instructions
Sent away
to Clinical Biochemistry and Medical Oncology Laboratory, Charing Cross Hospital, London
Reference range
n/a
Turnaround Time
14
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
The tissue of the hydatiform mole or trophoblastic tissue produces HCG, which can be found in the blood. Measurements of HCG can act as a measurement of tissue remaining after D&C
