Test Catalog


Test Code: L01981

CSF FOR BETA HCG

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

CSF

Specimen Volume:

(1-2 ML)

Prefered Top:

PLAIN STERILE CONTAINER (NO PRESERVATIVE)

Alternative Top:

N/A

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

N/A

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS

Instrument/Methdology:

ARCHITECT/CHEMILUMINENSCE

Turn Around Time (TAT):

24 HRS EXCEPT SUNDAY AND HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

IT IS USED AS AN AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF BRAIN METASTASES OF TESTICULAR CANCER OR EXTRAGONADAL INTRACEREBRAL GERM CELL TUMORSQUANTIFICATION OF THE HCG IN CSF CAN BE IMPORTANT IN GUIDING TREATMENT AND MONITORING RESPONSE TO TREATMENT OF THESE TUMORS.

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