Male Hormones

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG Intact + Free β-Subunit)

Sample Type Serum
Test Code BHCG
Tubes SST
Turnaround Time Up to 24 hours
Special Instructions No Special Instructions

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), including intact and free beta subunit forms, is a hormone produced primarily during pregnancy. Testing is used to confirm pregnancy, assess early pregnancy progression, and evaluate certain pregnancy-related complications. It is also utilised in the investigation and monitoring of trophoblastic disease and selected germ cell tumours.

The findings related to these particular clinical tests are a general guide and do not cover every possible scenario, this is because every patient is unique and these results only have true clinical significance when combined with the patient’s full medical history, a physical exam, and other diagnostic findings.

Phlebotomy service fee: £21.