AFP - Alpha fetoprotein - serum
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AFP
Synonyms
- A-fetoprotein
- Alpha-fetoprotein
Clinic significance
A glycoprotein synthesized in the fetal liver and yolk sac which can cross the placental barrier. Disappears from the blood of both mother and child within a few weeks of birth. Assay useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of hepatocellular carcinoma and testicular cancer. Also used for the determination of neural tube defects and in Downs syndrome
Prenalytics
- 1 mL
- Serum
- Refrigerated
Further information
- ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the sample.
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Turnaround time
2 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Paris
Specialty
Biochemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Stephane ELAERTS
Dr Jean Marc VANDERNOTTE
Dr Jean Marc VANDERNOTTE
Phone(s)
+331 49 59 17 20
+331 49 59 63 01
+331 49 59 63 01