The Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Serum Test is a blood test that measures the level of AFP, a protein normally produced by the fetal liver and yolk sac during pregnancy. In adults and children, elevated AFP levels may indicate certain health conditions, particularly involving the liver. This test is commonly used as a tumor marker to help detect and monitor liver cancers such as hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as cancers of the testicles and ovaries. It may also be ordered to evaluate chronic liver diseases, including cirrhosis and hepatitis, where AFP can be abnormally high. In pregnancy, abnormal AFP levels can be used to assess the risk of birth defects like neural tube defects or chromosomal abnormalities. The test requires a simple blood sample and is often combined with other diagnostic tools for accurate assessment.

• Reports On : With 6 Hours
• Sample Type : Blood
• Fasting : Not Required