Alpha-fetoprotein

AFP, α-fetoprotein

24 hours

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

0 - 8.3 µg/L

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Daily

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is used primarily as a tumor marker for hepatocellular carcinoma and non-seminomatous germ cell tumors, supporting diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of treatment response.
In pregnancy, maternal serum AFP is used in prenatal screening to assess risk of neural tube defects and certain chromosomal abnormalities.

Serum or Plasma

1 mL

Serum (SST, Gold Top or plain serum, Red Top) or Lithium Heparin Plasma (Green Top)

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.