HCG, Tumor Marker Level

General Information

Lab Name
HCG, Tumor Marker Level
Lab Code
HCGTL
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range
Units: mIU/mL
Female Male
AgeRange AgeRange
0-60y0-5 0-0-5
61y-0-10 NoneNone
Ref. Range Notes

Females: post menopausal: 0-10 mIU/mL; pre menopausal 0-5 mIU/mL.Rare false positive HCG results possible (Lancet 2000, 355:p712). Results can be confirmed by a different HCG method. Call Lab Med Resident on call (206) 598 6190 for additional testing if desired

Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers, instruments, or methods may not be comparable.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Immunology(IMM)
Frequency
Available STAT?
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Immunology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Billing & Coding

LOINC
53959-3
Interfaced Result Code
UOW2916