Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD55944Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Hyperglycosylated hCG (h‑hCG)
Also known as: Invasive Trophoblast Antigen, Pregnancy, ITA
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Hyperglycosylated hCG (h‑hCG), also known as Invasive Trophoblast Antigen (ITA), is a form of human chorionic gonadotropin that reflects active trophoblastic invasion and is particularly elevated in early pregnancy and gestational trophoblastic disease contexts.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
Hyperglycosylated hCG (h‑hCG)
AnalyteConcentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL Blood
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Container
Red Top (No Additive)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 Days |
| Refrigerated | 7 Days |
| Frozen | 1 |