The alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test is primarily used in men to screen for certain types of cancer, particularly testicular cancer and liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). Elevated AFP levels can indicate the presence of these cancers or other liver conditions. Additionally, the test may be used to monitor treatment response or recurrence in patients already diagnosed with these cancers. It's important for the interpretation of AFP levels to be done in conjunction with other diagnostic evaluations.
A red tube with no anticoagulant is typically used for an AFP test.
The AFP test can produce false positives/negatives, leading to unnecessary anxiety or missed detections. It is not a specific test and elevated levels can be caused by various conditions besides cancer. The AFP test is most useful when combined with other diagnostic tests for liver cancer.
The alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test is a blood test that is performed during pregnancy. This screening test measures the level of AFP in the mother's blood and indicates the probability that the fetus has one of several serious birth defects.
There is no 'test' to find out how many men a woman has had sex with. you will have to ask her, unfortunately
The AFP test cannot be used by itself to confirm a diagnosis of liver cancer, because cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis can also produce high alpha-fetoprotein levels.
AFP : alpha feto protein. This is the main tumour marker used in germ cell tumours, i.e. testicular, ovarian and teratoma. AFP also is the most specific and ideal tumor marker for primary carcinoma of liver (Hepatocellular Carcinoma)
The Commissioner of the AFP is Mick Keelty.
The first signs of pregnancy is the Ultrasound Confirmation. An ultrasound image can indicate wirhout a doubt if there is more than one fetus. An other signs for pregnancy is a abnormal AFP test result. AFP (Alphafetoprotein) screening is a blood test performed on pregnant mothers during the second trimester.
The duration of AFP - TV series - is 1320.0 seconds.
AFP - TV series - was created in 2011-04.
The motto of AFP Western Mindanao Command is 'Katapangan'.
The motto of AFP Eastern Mindanao Command is 'Kagitingan'.