Investigation Name:AFP (Alpha fetoprotein)

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Lower Reference Range Limit:0

Upper Reference Range Limit:10

Units:KIU/L

Minimum Sample Volume:Adults: 1mL,
Infants: 0.5mL

Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs.
Outpatients: 1 day (from receipt)

Test Code:AFP

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:3 days

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Further information:Tumour markers have poor diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for cancer, and are rarely organ specific.
Indications:
1. AFP (with HCG and LDH) in patients with a testicular mass. Result interpretation should be made in conjunction with testicular ultrasound.
2. Screening of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients who are positive for hepatitis B surface antigen or hepatitis C and who have chronic active hepatitis or cirrhosis.
3. Pre-treatment and follow-up of hepatocellular and testicular (NSGCT) cancers.

Site Sample Tested:All acute sites

Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266