HCG BETA TOTAL QUANTITATIVE; TUMOUR MARKER

What this test checks

Measures Beta-hCG when used as a cancer marker — elevated in certain germ cell tumours.

Why do people get this test?

Used in evaluating and monitoring testicular cancer and ovarian germ cell tumours.

When you should consider this test

• Suspected germ cell tumour
• Cancer follow-up
• Specialist requested

How to prepare

No fasting needed.