| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry | ||||
| Test Name: |
CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (HCG), ALTERNATIVE METHOD - S
Test Code:
MISC8
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| Clinical Information: |
Test Indications: This is a second level test used for the evaluation of patients with chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) results that are inconsistent with the clinical picture. This usually presents as chronic persistent low concentrations of HCG when there is no plausable clinical explaination and false results are suspected.
Specimens are sent to Hamilton Regional Laboratory for testing using the Siemens Immulite immunometric assay. This test is available to Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Oncologists and Endocrinologists, and requires prior approval by a Clinical Biochemist. Click here for the Approval for Test Referral Biochemistry form (F260-11-02) |
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| Specimen Required: |
Serum: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Serum: 2.0 mL
Stability 7 days refrigerated, 2 months frozen |
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| Referral: |
Serum: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Serum: 2.0 mL
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A descriptive report will be sent.
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Specimen Handling: Store and send frozen to HSC Clinical Chemistry - MS5. Specimen is referred to Hamilton Regional Laboratory for analysis of Total Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.
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