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HCG-Charing Cross Gestational Trophoblast Disease

Alias: HCG, molar pregnancy

Discipline: Clinical Chemistry

Test information: Diagnosis and monitoring of choriocarcinoma (Hydatidiform mole, molar pregnancy). Patients are sent the surveillance kit by the Charing Cross Gestational Trophoblast Disease Service.

Specimen Type(s)
  • Blood;
  • Urine;
Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
-
Specimen Container - Adult
  • Charing Cross Kit;
Specimen Container - Paediatric
  • N/A;
Analytes
  • N/A;
Part of a test profile?
No
Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory
-
Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport
Please use the surveillance kit by the Charing Cross Gestational Trophoblast Disease Service. Send the kit and samples to Clinical Chemistry to process and post to Charing Cross.
Maximum add on time
N/A
Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation
N/A
UKAS number
8673
UKAS accredited test?
Yes
Comments
N/A

If you have any queries about a test or results interpretation please contact us.

Last updated: 15-03-2023