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AFP

Alpha-Fetoprotein 

Last update 15.02.2011
Name AFP
Synonyms Alpha-Fetoprotein
Categories Tumor marker
Specimen requirements 1 ml serum
Storage and transport Postage possible
Classification EDMA: 12 03 090 01 00 LOINC: 1834-1
Methodology ECLIA
Setup schedule and duration daily monday - saturday
8 h
Reference ranges male and non-pregnant female: < 5,8 kIU/l
Pregnancy: (kIU/l)
Pregnancy Week Range Median
15. Week: 13 - 47 24
16. Week: 14 - 49 26
17. Week: 17 - 56 30
18. Week: 18 - 64 34
19. Week: 21 - 78 40
20. Week: 25 - 93 46
Notes and interpretation AFP-elevation due to malignant diseases:
gastrointestinal, hepatocellular and germ cell tumors
AFP-elevation due to benign diseases:
liver and bile duct diseases e.g. acute and cronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis.
Half-life-time: approx. 5 days