HCG - Qualitative - Serum
Alternate Names : Beta-HCG - Qualitative Serum, Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin - Qualitative Serum, Pregnancy Test - Blood, Qualitative Serum Beta-HCG, Serum HCG
DefinitionThis is a blood test to detect beta-HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone normally produced during pregnancy.
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