AFP (ALPHA FETOPROTEIN), TUMOR MARKER
₹ 960| Test Name | AFP (ALPHA FETOPROTEIN), TUMOR MARKER |
| Test Type | 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST |
| Report Delivery | SAME DAY |
| Test Include | |
| Price | ₹ 960 |
Know More about AFP (ALPHA FETOPROTEIN), TUMOR MARKER
The Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) Tumor Marker Test is a blood test that checks for AFP, a protein made mostly during pregnancy. If you have high AFP in adults, people can get liver cancer or testicular cancer, liver problems, etc. It can help doctors make a diagnosis, track treatment, and check for cancer recurrence and is valuable in the patient's care.
Process
- Our phlebotomist will have a blood sample drawn from your vein, usually from the arm.
- The sample will then be sent off to the lab to get results.
- AFP levels will be assessed and reported in ng/mL with various tests as elevated or not in your blood.
When to get tested
You might consider this blood test for a doctor to assess when they think there may be cancers of the liver (liver cancer or tumor) testicular cancer or ovarian cancer. It is also beneficial for individuals who have chronic liver challenges to identify their cancer risk.
Sample Type
A blood sample from a vein will be taken and used for this test.
Test Preparation
No specific preparation or fasting is usually required. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or taking any medication that could affect AFP levels.
Understanding Your Results
While AFP levels are typically low, higher levels could suggest cancer or liver disease, but AFP is not diagnostic alone. Your physician will use the results of this test along with other tests to determine your ongoing treatment or care.
HOW DOES HOME SAMPLE COLLECTION WORK?
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SELECT YOUR
TEST -
SELECT HOME
COLLECTION OPTION -
SELECT TIME, DATE
& PAY ONLINE -
OUR COLLECTION
AGENT VISITS YOU -
TESTING DONE
AT LAB -
VIEW/DOWNLOAD
YOUR REPORT ONLINE
Avail home collection through an easy 6-stage process. Visit our website and select the prescribed test. Choose the Home Collection option. Select the time and date, then pay online or pay after availing our service. Our collection agent will visit you and take a sample, while following all the necessary precautions. We will perform the required tests at our state-of-our-art lab. Once the results arrive, you can view or download your report online. Taking a test couldn’t be easier or safer than at Ayushman Diagnostics.
