Tumor Marker Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP)
- Category
- Cancer
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- All Ages
What Is This Test?
Measures alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), a tumour marker in the blood.
Why this test is performed?
Mainly used for liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) in people with cirrhosis or hepatitis B/C, and germ-cell tumours of the testis or ovary.
Who should take this test?
People being evaluated or treated for cancer, or as advised by an oncologist. Not a stand-alone screening test.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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Frequently asked questions
No. Tumour markers can be raised in non-cancerous conditions and normal in some cancers. They are mainly used to support diagnosis and to monitor treatment and recurrence.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 12–36 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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