Hepatocellular carcinoma laboratory tests
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]
Overview
An elevated concentration of serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) may be helpful in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Laboratory Findings
- Alpha fetoprotien test:
AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) can be found in the blood of unborn babies, but it disappears shortly after birth. When the level of AFP is higher than normal, it suggests that the patient may have hepatocellular carcinoma. It can also be used to detect early tumors in people with a high risk for hepatocellular carcinoma.
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