Analysis of hCG: clinical applications and assay requirements.
Study of the glycoprotein hormones, including hCG, is complex and evolving, and has benefited from recent major advances in analytical technology and molecular biology. It is important to be aware of the effect that these technological advances have, both on the analytical and the clinical requirements for provision of a diagnostic service for hCG. Some aspects of particular relevance are summarized in Table 10.
Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK.
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D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000032:analysis*; D019963:Clinical Chemistry Tests / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories / Q000592:standards*; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin