BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN
The recorded value for a CLINICAL INVESTIGATION RESULT ITEM.
Format / Length
max n8
Description
BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN is the result of the Clinical Investigation to determine the PATIENT's serum Tumour markers for beta human chorionic gonadotropin (bHCG) (a hormone normally found in the blood and urine during pregnancy), where the UNIT OF MEASUREMENT is 'International Units per Litre (IU/L)'.
BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN may also be produced by some Tumour CELLS. An increased level of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin may be a sign of cancer of the testis, uterus, ovary, liver, stomach, pancreas, or lungs.
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPINS |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (CEREBROSPINAL FLUID) | references in description BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN |
| Data Element | BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (MAXIMUM AT DIAGNOSIS) | references in description BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN |