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Test ID: L3AFP    
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) L3% and Total, Hepatocellular Carcinoma Tumor Marker, Serum

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Distinguishing between hepatocellular carcinoma and chronic liver disease

 

Monitoring individuals with hepatic cirrhosis from any etiology for progression to hepatocellular carcinoma

 

Surveillance for development of hepatocellular carcinoma in individuals with a positive family history of hepatic cancer

 

Surveillance for development of hepatocellular carcinoma in individuals within specific ethnic and gender groups who do not have hepatic cirrhosis, but have a confirmed diagnosis of chronic infection by hepatitis B acquired early in life including:

-African males above the age of 20

-Asian males above the age of 40

-Asian females above the age of 50

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Isotachophoresis with Laser-Induced Fluorescence

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

AFP-L3% and Total AFP, S