Differential diagnosis of hCG
| hCG-type | Pregnancy | Mole | CC | PSTT | Quiescent | germ cell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| glycosylated normal hCG | +++ | +++ | ± | ± | +++ | ± | |
| hyperglycosylated hCG | + | + | +++ | ± | ± | ± | |
| Free glycosylated normal ßhCG | + | + | ø | +++ | ± | +++ | |
| Free ßhCG "core fragment" (urine) | +++ | +++ | ± | +++ | ± | +++ |
2006. The need for an hCG assay that appropriately detects trophoblastic disease and other hCG-producing cancers. Cole LA, Kohorn EI, The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 01 Oct 2006, 51(10):793-811 .
Modified on 12/23/2023