Beta HCG, Plasma (Pregnancy Related)
Tests:Beta HCG, Plasma (Pregnancy Related)
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | SHCG |
| Synonyms | Pregnancy related HCG
HCG - pregnancy test BHCG - pregnancy test Pregnancy test Human chorionic gonadotrophin - pregnancy related |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 1 – 2 hours |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Plasma
Serum |
| Preferred | 7 mL plain red-top |
| Acceptable | 5 mL Li-Hep green-top |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| Prefered Volume | 500 uL |
| Minimum Volume | 200 uL |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | <5 IU/L For non-pregnant adult. |
| Test Method | Abbott Alinity i series analyser using Abbott reagents. Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Not required |
Comments | |
| This test is not suitable for the primary diagnosis of malignancy.
If HCG level is not consistent with clinical status, results should be confirmed by an alternative method, which may include qualitative urine testing. | |
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 23.09.2026 |
| Next review | 23.09.2027 (OK) |