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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