Get an AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein) blood test at VRX Diagno Lounge, Goregaon West — used for hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) surveillance in cirrhosis or hepatitis B/C, germ-cell tumour monitoring, and as part of triple/quadruple marker pregnancy screen. Pathologist-reviewed report. 24×7 home collection.
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) is normally produced by the foetal liver and yolk sac. After birth it falls to low levels. In adults, raised AFP is most clinically important in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance — particularly in patients with chronic hepatitis B/C or cirrhosis. It is also a marker of germ-cell tumours (testicular, ovarian) and is used in pregnancy screening as part of triple/quadruple marker tests for neural-tube defects.
6-monthly AFP + USG abdomen in cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B/C
Testicular and ovarian non-seminomas — used for diagnosis and follow-up
Part of antenatal screen for neural-tube defects and trisomy 18/21
Falls with effective tumour treatment; rise signals recurrence
Mild rises in chronic liver disease without cancer are common
Transient rise during regeneration phase — not a cancer marker by itself
6-monthly AFP + USG as standard surveillance
Higher HCC risk — periodic surveillance recommended
Treatment monitoring and recurrence detection
Combined with hCG and LDH
Especially in younger women with adnexal mass
Triple / quadruple marker antenatal screen
Earlier surveillance in selected cases
Surveillance for recurrence
| Parameter | What It Measures | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Adult | Non-pregnant | < 10 ng/mL |
| Mild Elevation | Cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis | 10–200 ng/mL |
| Highly Suggestive of HCC | In a cirrhotic patient | > 200 ng/mL |
| Diagnostic Threshold | AFP + USG findings consistent | > 400 ng/mL |
| Pregnancy | Trimester-specific MoM values | Reported as multiples of median (MoM) |
| Half-Life Post-Surgery | Falls after curative tumour surgery | 5–7 days |
AFP under 10 ng/mL with normal liver imaging is reassuring. Continue routine yearly screening if you have risk factors.
Mild rises in cirrhosis are often non-cancerous. Marked rise (above 200 ng/mL) in cirrhosis or rising trend warrants imaging — triphasic CT or MRI. Your physician will correlate with symptoms and history.
Every report is reviewed by an experienced pathologist with clear interpretation and clinical comment.
If further evaluation is needed — USG Abdomen, Triphasic CT/MRI Liver, LFT, HBsAg / Anti-HCV, hCG (with germ-cell tumour suspicion) — all available at the Goregaon West centre.
Our Goregaon West centre is on S V Road, easily accessible by train, bus, and auto from all parts of the western suburbs. We provide AFP Test and other pathology services to patients from the following nearby areas:
Trained phlebotomist visits with sterile kit at your convenience. Same-day report via email & WhatsApp.
Visit any of our 3 centres for AFP Test and other diagnostic services — walk-ins welcome
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