HCG - Human Chorionic Gonadotrophine

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a substance made by trophoblast tissue, tissue commonly found in early undeveloped organisms and which will ultimately be essential for the placenta. Estimating hCG levels can be useful in distinguishing a typical pregnancy, pathologic pregnancy, and can likewise be helpful following a cut short pregnancy.

HCG is a significant chemical in pregnancy, and its clinical utility is fundamentally revolved around its identification in early pregnancy, alongside sequential estimation during pregnancy and pregnancy-related entanglements.

Recognition of hCG is additionally helpful in the assessment of trophoblastic sickness, including total and halfway hydatidiform mole, postmolar growth, gestational choriocarcinoma, testicular choriocarcinoma, and placental site trophoblastic illness