alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Tumor Marker

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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.

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Why To Buy	Testing your alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) levels can help identify potential causes for your symptoms like abdominal pain and jaundice, as elevated AFP is often linked to liver conditions such as liver cancer or cirrhosis. Finding the cause(s) of: Abdominal pain: Elevated AFP levels can indicate liver issues like cancer or cirrhosis, which are common causes of abdominal pain. Abnormal liver function tests: This test directly relates to liver health, and abnormal AFP levels can help pinpoint the reason behind abnormal liver function tests. Jaundice: Jaundice often results from liver problems, and measuring AFP can help identify conditions like liver cancer or cirrhosis causing it. Loss of appetite: Conditions associated with elevated AFP, such as liver disease, frequently cause a loss of appetite. Swelling in abdomen: Liver conditions linked to high AFP levels can lead to fluid buildup, causing abdominal swelling. Unexplained weight loss: Serious liver conditions that may raise AFP levels, like cancer, can often cause unexplained weight loss.
Symptoms	Abdominal pain, Abnormal liver function tests, Jaundice, Loss of appetite, Swelling in abdomen, Unexplained weight loss

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