Alpha-Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker

About the Test

Alpha-Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker - Elevation of serum AFP above values found in healthy individuals occurs in several malignant diseases, most notably nonseminomatous testicular cancer and primary hepatocellular carcinoma. AFP is not recommended as a screening procedure to detect cancer in the general population.

Biomarkers

Alpha-Fetoprotein

Biomarker name

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