Lab
HCG medical abbreviation
HCG means "human chorionic gonadotropin".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for HCG), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
Run it in Rivvi
Ask what HCG means in your note
Paste a sig line, a note, or a claim and Rivvi spells out each abbreviation and flags the ones on the Do Not Use list.
Ask RivviFree to start. No card. Opens Rivvi, the AI workspace for healthcare teams.
What HCG means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| human chorionic gonadotropin | None | Lab orders, Charting |
Also written: hCG.
Example
Sample lab order: "urine hCG."
A made-up line that shows the abbreviation in place. It is not about any patient and is not an instruction.
Related abbreviations
Elsewhere on Rivvi
Questions
What does HCG mean in medical terms?
HCG means "human chorionic gonadotropin".
Where is HCG used?
HCG shows up in lab orders and charting. Its category here is lab.
Is HCG on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. HCG is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.