alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Tumor Marker LabCorp
$75.00
LabCorp Test #: 480012; CPT: 82105
Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.
This test measures the level of alpha-fetoprotein, a substance produced by the liver and yolk sac of a fetus, in your blood. It is often used during pregnancy to screen for certain birth defects. It can also be used to help detect certain types of cancer, like liver or testicular cancer, in adults. Elevated levels might indicate a need for further investigation.
| Symptoms | Abdominal pain, Abnormal liver function tests, Jaundice, Loss of appetite, Swelling in abdomen, Unexplained weight loss |
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