Registration Information
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To enroll in the series with one easy payment, or to enroll multiple participants from the same institution, call 800-323-4040 option 1. This option is only available until December 31, 2021, after this date this activity is only accessible by an online credit card payment.
Description
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is important for both pregnancy diagnosis and as a tumor marker. Discover the complexities of hCG physiology and pathophysiology to better understand appropriate test selection and to learn how to interpret challenging hCG results.
This clinical pathology activity is intended for pathologists.
Objectives
After completing this assessment activity, you should be able to:
- Describe the forms of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
- Describe the physiologic and pathologic patterns for hCG elevation.
- Compare the primary methodologies and matrices for hCG testing and their associated advantages and disadvantages.
- Explain the measurement of hCG for pregnancy assessment and oncology applications.
- Identify guidelines for appropriate hCG test use in various clinical settings.
Related Link
Clinical Pathology Improvement Program
CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a
maximum of 1.25
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Passing Requirements
You must answer the assessment questions and complete the evaluation to claim credit and print your certificate.
Payment Information
To pay with a check, print a copy of this page and send it with your check to the address below. You will be notified when your payment has been processed and you have been registered into the activity.
College of American Pathologists
CAP Learning
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750
Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at
education@cap.org or fax at 847-832-8006.
Technical Requirements
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CAP Learning has recognized that some Veteran’s Administration, US Government, and military participants may have difficulty accessing the online assessment portion of this activity. If you experience difficulty or have any questions, please contact a representative of the CAP Learning Division at 800-323-4040 option 1 or education@cap.org.
Availability
This activity and evaluation are available February 15, 2021, and expire February 14, 2024, at 12:00 AM (ET). You must claim credit by this date and time.
CC: CPIP0202W.2021
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