Limitations of tests for human chorionic gonadotropin

Human chorionic gonadotropin has been recognized as a valuable marker of pregnancy and trophoblastic tumors since the late 1920s. Immunometric assays have gained the confidence of clinicians for the diagnosis and monitoring of pregnancy.

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 2000-02, Vol.355 (9205), p.671-671
Main Author: Bagshawe, KD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chorionic Gonadotropin - isolation & purification
False Positive Reactions
Female
Humans
Medical screening
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - diagnosis
Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
Tumors
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Summary:Human chorionic gonadotropin has been recognized as a valuable marker of pregnancy and trophoblastic tumors since the late 1920s. Immunometric assays have gained the confidence of clinicians for the diagnosis and monitoring of pregnancy.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(00)00066-0