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Home Our Specialties Pathology Pathology Lab Services BETA-HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPHIN (ß-HCG)-SERUM

BETA-HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPHIN (ß-HCG), SERUM

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Lab Section Category	Clinical Biochemistry View write-up
Specimen Required	3 mL plain blood
Method	Immunoassay
Reference Interval / Value	≥ 13 yrs (M): Study by manufacturer on healthy male adult population demonstrate values of ≤ 2.6 U/L (97.5th percentile, 95%CI) ≥ 13 yrs (F): Study by manufacturer on healthy non pregnant female adult population demonstrate values of ≤ 5.3 U/L (97.5th percentile, 95%CI)
Turnaround Time	Mean = 4 hrs, Range: 3 – 5 hrs
Day(s) Test Set up	Daily