can someone explain the difference between?
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beta-hCG vs hCG
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HCG = alpha plus beta subunits.
only the beta is unique to HCG
but the alpha is shared by TSH, FSH, LH and HCG. I've never thought about the difference I thought they were synonymous. There's a good explanation on wiki.
only the beta is unique to HCG
but the alpha is shared by TSH, FSH, LH and HCG. I've never thought about the difference I thought they were synonymous. There's a good explanation on wiki.
Thanks! but I guess I meant more about how they are measured differently clinically. FA errata changed the increased B-hCG levels during pregnancy to just hCG, saying that B-hCG is not increased. They didn't change anything with the choriocarcinoma (inc hCG) and hydatidiform mole (inc b-hCG).... so it got me thinking why the difference?
