Total Beta 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 gonadotropin (hCG)-secreting tumors.

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Target Levels (where applicable)

REFERENCE INTERVALS FOR ADULTS:

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