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Beta - HCG hydatidiform mole

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier

TestBeta - HCG hydatidiform mole
Common AbbreviationsBHCG2
ProfileNA
Tube typeBrown clotted serum, gel barrier
Clinical IndicationUsed in the diagnosis and monitoring of molar pregnancies (hydatidiform mole).
Specimen TypeBlood
Sample typeSerum
Minimum Volume1mL
Special PrecautionsNo special requirements
StabilityContact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time3 days
LaboratoryRoyal Hallanshire Hospital Sheffield S10 2JF 0114 271 3136
Reference IntervalContact Referral Laboratory
LimitationsContact Referral Laboratory
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Maternity access at York Hospital - Saturday 22 February

On Saturday 22 February, 8am-6pm, there will be a temporary change of vehicle access to the maternity unit at York Hospital. Access via entrance 2 will be closed to allow essential works to be completed. 

If you are attending the maternity unit at York on this day, please drive in via the entrance for A&E (marked blue light priority).

The multi-storey car park will not be affected by this change, and any non-urgent visitors should continue to park in this area.