Use

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a valuable aid in managing patients with trophoblastic tumors, nonseminomatous testicular tumors, and seminomas when used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other diagnostic procedures. Increased serum hCG concentrations have also been observed in melanoma, carcinomas of the breast, gastrointestinal tract, lung, and ovaries, and in benign conditions like cirrhosis and inflammatory bowel disease. This assay, though FDA cleared for pregnancy detection, is not labeled for use as a tumor marker.