Alpha Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker

AFP Tumor Markers AT A GLANCE Also known as: AFP; Total AFP; AFP-L3% Formal name: Alpha-fetoprotein, Total; Alpha-fetoprotein-L3 Percent Related tests: CEA; hCG; Tumor Markers; DCP Were you looking for AFP Maternal, ordered during pregnancy? Why Get Tested? To help diagnose and monitor therapy for certain cancers of the liver, testes, or ovaries When to Get Tested? When your doctor suspects that you have certain cancers of the liver, testes, or ovaries; at intervals during and after treatment for one of these cancers; sometimes when you have chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis Sample Required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm Test Preparation Needed? None After placing an order, you will receive a doctor approved lab order by email usually within 20-30 minutes. The emailed Lab Requisition will allow you to go to a local patient collection site to get tested. You will not have to pay any additional lab, collection or doctor's fees.  Most test will normally report within 48-72 h