hCG (polyclonal)

Catalog Number: | 760-2650 |
Ordering Code: | 05267617001 |
Quantity: | 50 tests |
Controls: | Placenta |
Clone Name: | Polyclonal |
Species: | Rabbit |
Localization: | Cytoplasmic |
Regulatory Status: | IVD |
hCG is a protein secreted in large quantities by normal trophoblasts; the antibody detects cells and tumors of trophoblastic origin such as Choriocarcinoma. Large Cell Carcinoma and Adenocarcinoma of Lung demonstrate hCG positivity in 90% and 60% of cases respectively. 20% of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinomas are positive for hCG. hCG expression by non-trophoblastic tumors may indicate aggressive behavior since it has been observed that hCG may play a role in the host response to a given tumor.