Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

General

Synonym/Acronym:

Chorionic gonadotropin, pregnancy test, HCG, hCG, alpha-HCG, beta-subunit HCG.

Rationale

To assist in verification of pregnancy, screen for neural tube defects, and evaluate human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)–secreting tumors.

Patient Preparation

There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.

Normal Findings

Method: Immunoassay

	Conventional Units	SI Units (Conventional Units × 1)
Males and nonpregnant females	Less than 5 milli-international units/mL	Less than 5 international units/L

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions

N/A

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