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Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) Tumour Marker, Serum

Test ID: HCGT

Test

Method

Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)

Platform

Roche Elecsys

Report Includes

Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) Tumour Marker

Specimens

Serum

Clinical Utility

This assay measures intact β-hCG plus the free β-Subunit.

Test Location

Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5

Test Version

11-Jun-2025

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

1 mL

Specimen Comment

A single frozen 2 mL aliquot is sufficient for β-hCG and AFP Tumour Markers (see separate listing for AFP).

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Stability

Refrigerated 3 days
Frozen 12 Months

Test Version

11-Jun-2025

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)

Platform

Roche Elecsys

Turnaround Time

5 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
hCG - Tumour Marker IU/L
  • M: Less than 4
  • F, Premenopausal non-pregnant: <4
  • F, postmenopausal: <7
mIU/mL x 100
Results obtained with Roche Elecsys assay. Results from other manufacturers cannot be used interchangeably.

Test Location

Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5

Test Version

11-Jun-2025

Interface / Setup

Test Version

11-Jun-2025