Code
APT-HCGX-01AX
Test
Active-Compendium
88342 x 1 or 88341 x 1
Clinical
Pathology
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen type or one (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides (all cut at 4-5 microns) for each test/antibody ordered.
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Flag Active
True
Orderable Test Description
HCG-beta is secreted in large quantities by the placenta and normally is found in maternal circulation during early fetal development. Polyclonal Rabbit Anti-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is intended for use in immunocytochemistry. The antibody labels hCG-containing cells and may be used for the demonstration of trophoblastic elements, e.g. in germ cell tumors.
Orderable Turn Around Time
1 Day
Extra Note
Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen. NYS clients please provide date and time of Collection.
Orderable Biomarkers
NY Approved
True
Orderable Biomarkers JSON
{"Immunohistochemistry (IHC)": {"Expression": ["HCG-Beta (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Beta)"]}}
Keywords string
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Beta, HCG, HCG-b, pregnancy HCG-Beta (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Beta)
Title URL
hcg-beta-human-chorionic-gonadotropin-beta