Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
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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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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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