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hCG= human chorionic gonadotrophin

ß-HCG is a glycoprotein with the same alpha unit as thyroid-stimulating hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone. It has a 24-hour half-life and is secreted by syncytiotrophoblast cells within GCTs

Marker

  • pregnancy
  • some tumours
 

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