Description
This specific protein is normally synthesized in the liver and gastrointestinal tract of the embryo. The test is used to monitor the course of pregnancy, in the diagnosis of fetal developmental abnormalities (Down syndrome, neural tube defects, anterior abdominal wall defects, kidney malformations), intrauterine fetal death, and fetoplacental insufficiency.
In non-pregnant women and in men, the AFP test is used for the diagnosis of tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, bronchi, and reproductive organs (testes, ovaries), tumor metastases to the liver, and primary liver cancer.
Period of execution
By 00:00 the next day. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type