Category: GESTATION | Code: K4210
β-HCG, serum
Function
This test checks the level of beta HCG in the blood. This examination helps in determining gestational age and also to distinguish normal and abnormal pregnancies, such as ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, and possible miscarriage.
| Test Schedule | Estimated Test Result | Container | Substance | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Saturday < 10 am | 2 days | Plain | Serum, 1 mL | 7 days, 2-8⁰C |
Condition
Not lysate and not lipemic
Method
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
Score Reference
Male Newborn-3 months: < or =50 IU/L >3 months-<18 years: <1.4 IU/L Female Newborn-3 months: < or =50 IU/L >3 months-<18 years: <1.0 IU/L Adult Male: <1.4 IU/L Adult Female Premenopausal, nonpregnant: <1.0 IU/L Postmenopausal: <7.0 IU/L