Referred Tests
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Test ID: IEHCG
Interference Evaluation Heterophile, Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Serum
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Evaluation of suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) result
This test is not to be used for pregnancy testing.
Highlights
The specimen will be evaluated for potential heterophile antibody interference in the total beta- human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) immunoassay.
The presence of heterophile interference is not suspected when the alternate platform evaluation, dilution, and heterophile blocking tube pretreatment do not substantially alter measured beta-hCG concentrations.
Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCGII | HCG, Interference Interpretation | No | Yes |
| HCGQN | Beta-HCG, Quantitative, S | Yes, (order BHCG) | Yes |
| HCGAM | HCG, Alternative Method, S | No | Yes |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
Heterophile antibody evaluation consists of pretreatment with commercial heterophile antibody blocking reagents, testing on an alternate platform, and serial dilution of the sample.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
HCGQN: Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
HCGAM: Immunoenzymatic Assay
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Phantom HCG
Beta-HCG (Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropins)
CG (Chorionic Gonadotropin)
Chorionic Gonadotropin Subunit HCG
Chorionic Gonadotropins, Beta-Subunit (QN), Serum
Gonadotropins, Chorionic
HCG Tumor Marker
hCG, Beta Subunit (Chorionic gonadotropin)
HCG, B-Subunits
Human Chorionic Gonadotropins