ichroma β-hCG (Beta–Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)

Key Features

1. Quantitative β-hCG Measurement

• Provides precise numerical values.

• Clinically useful for:

  • Early pregnancy detection

  • Monitoring pregnancy progression

  • Assessing risk of ectopic pregnancy

  • Monitoring after miscarriage treatment

  • Tumor marker use in certain cancers (e.g., trophoblastic disease)

2. Rapid Turnaround Time

• Results in 10–12 minutes.

• Suitable for emergency care, maternity clinics, fertility centers, and general practice.

3. High Sensitivity & Specificity

• Fluorescent-labeled antibody technology ensures accurate detection.

• Comparable to laboratory-grade immunoassays.

4. Easy-to-Use Cartridge System

• Simple sample application.

• Fully automated reading once inserted into the ichroma analyzer.

• Minimal user training required.

5. Works With Multiple Sample Types

• Whole blood

• Serum

• Plasma

6. Compact & Portable System

• Ideal for decentralized testing and point-of-care environments.

Clinical Applications

• Confirmation of pregnancy

• Monitoring early pregnancy viability and trends

• Detection and evaluation of ectopic pregnancy

• Monitoring after medical or surgical management of miscarriage

• Diagnosis and follow-up of trophoblastic and germ cell tumors

• Fertility treatment monitoring (IVF/IUI)