The Clinical Marker Hcg.

Written by a single author and authority in the field The Clinical Marker hCG addresses several sensitive areas of clinical tests for the marker hCG: interpretation of results different reference standards application to pregnancy testing early detection of hCG differential of diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy diagnostic potential in conjunction with ultrasound use as a tumor marker immunocytochemical applications low-level hCG analysis discordant results and significance of subunits and their measurement. The evolution of hCG tests is thoroughly reviewed with a clear description of the new generation immunoenzymetric tests and their advantages.