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AFP - Alpha-Fetoprotein Test

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Lab locations: UK / Ireland
Results by Email
Date of Birth Requirement
£91.00 GBP

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Overview:

The AFP - Alpha-Fetoprotein Test measures the level of this marker in your blood. This accurate blood test can be used for detecting liver conditions and certain types of cancer.

Who Should Consider This Test:

  • Individuals with chronic liver conditions like cirrhosis and fatty liver disease.
  • Persistent viral infections such hepatitis B or C.
  • Patients undergoing treatment for liver cancer.

What This Test Includes:


Alpha-Fetoprotein Test

Sample needed:

blood sample

Why choose the AFP - Alpha-Fetoprotein Test?

  • Liver Disease Detection: Elevated AFP levels can indicate liver disorders, including hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) and cirrhosis.
  • Cancer Monitoring: Helps in tracking treatment effectiveness for cancers producing AFP.

Results:

  • Availability: 2 working days
  • Presentation: Your results will be presented in an easy-to-understand format, highlighting any areas of concern. Along with your results, you’ll receive tailored recommendations on what steps to take next, whether that’s lifestyle changes or seeking medical advice.
  • Discuss with a doctor: After receiving your results you may choose to discuss them with a GP who can advise you on lifestyle changes to optimise your health (additional fee).

Preparation Required:

  • Fasting: Fasting is not required for this test. 
  • Medications: Continue to take any prescribed medications as usual, unless advised otherwise.
  1. Purchase your test(s) online making sure to give the name and date of birth of the person(s) taking the test. These details are required by the lab to uniquely identify your sample.
  2. You will get a confirmation email from us.
  3. We will process your order within an hour; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
  4. Then, look out for the booking link email from our partner laboratory, Randox Health.
  5. Click on the link to book an appointment for your test.
  6. Attend to do your test.
  7. Results are emailed to you.

All laboratories need information regarding the client to uniquely identify their test sample.

Without these details, tests cannot be processed.

The minimum requirement is the full name, biological sex and date of birth.

You should enter these details securely at the top before you click 'Add to cart'.

We ask for your Biological Sex because NORMAL RANGES for some tests are different for men and women.