The role of the laboratory in the diagnosis process in a patient with mildly elevated hCG: a case report.

Objetives: In this case report, the role of the laboratory in the diagnosis process of the patient was treated with methotrexate (Mtx) who was diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy by endometrial biopsy as a result of the exclusion of the possibility of phantom HCG following the patient with βHCG values was discussed. Case presentation: Our 25-year-old female patient admitted to our hospital obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic with irregular menstruation was evaluated with a pre-diagnosis of pregnancy. The hCG level was examined and ultrasonographically evaluated by the clinician. In the initial evaluation of the 25-year-old patient, the HCG concentration of 47 mIU/mL was determined. Conclusion: Laboratory specialists should be aware of potential problems in hCG measurement. Clinicians and laboratory specialists should always be on consultation to solve clinical problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]