AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein)
A liver and germ-cell tumour marker, also used in antenatal screening.
Also known as: AFP, alpha fetoprotein
Price on request
We can collect this sample at your home, free of charge. Book a home visit.
- Turnaround
- 24–48 hours
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
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About this test
In someone with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis, AFP is used with ultrasound to watch for liver cancer. It is separately raised in testicular and ovarian germ-cell tumours, and it forms part of the antenatal screen, where the reference range is entirely different.
What it measures
- Serum alpha-fetoprotein
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Cancer screening
- Liver
- Pregnancy
Often ordered with this
Antenatal Profile
The standard panel taken at the first antenatal visit.
- 24–48 hours
- No fasting
- Home collection
Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C Antibody)
Screens for exposure to hepatitis C.
- Same day
- No fasting
- Home collection
Antiphospholipid Antibodies
Investigated after recurrent miscarriage or an unexplained clot.
- 5–7 working days
- No fasting
- Home collection