Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β- HCG)
Also Known As: Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β- HCG)
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About the Test
Description:
Β-HCG is a protein produced in the placenta during pregnancy.
Clinical Significance:
Confirms pregnancy, aids in the diagnosis of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), testicular tumors, ovarian germ cell tumors, teratomas, and other human chorionic gonadotropins (hCG)-secreting tumors.
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Target Levels (where applicable)
NON-PREGNANT FEMALES: < 5.0 mIU/ml
DURING NORMAL PREGNANCY: -
1st WEEK: 10 - 30 mIU/ml
2nd WEEK: 30 - 100 mIU/ml
3rd WEEK: 100 - 1,000 mIU/ml
4th WEEK: 1,000 - 10,000 mIU/ml
2nd & 3rd MONTH: 30,000 - 100,000 mIU/ml
2nd TRIMESTER: 10,000 -30,000 mIU/ml
3rd TRIMESTER: 5,000 - 15,000 mIU/ml
What is being checked
INCREASE IN: Pregnancy, testicular tumors, ovarian germ cell tumors, teratomas.
DECREASE IN: NA