Name: Liver Cancer Tumour marker blood test, Home kit - £79
SKU: AFP-HOME
Price: 79.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

What is the AFP Liver Cancer Tumour marker Blood Test?

AFP is a glycoprotein produced by fetal tissues and tumours differentiated from embryonic structures. The determination of AFP during pregnancy helps diagnose some fetal malformations: neural tube defects, renal anomalies, omphalocele, intrauterine death, and situations that lead to AFP values above the normal values for the respective age of the pregnancy.

Determination of AFP is required for the early diagnosis of liver cancers. It is useful as a screening method in determining which further tests may be needed, along with advice from your GP.

Why get one?

A high level of a certain tumour marker can indicate a certain type of cancer. It helps the oncologist decide what treatment or combination will work best for a certain type of cancer. It also helps evaluate how well some treatments are working. Sometimes, tumour markers are used for screening to help detect a certain type of cancer in people at high risk before they have signs or symptoms.

1 BioMarker:

AFP: measures your AFP in your blood.

What are the Instructions for taking a sample at home?

Please take your sample in the morning. Take it at least one hour before any medication.

When you collect your sample, try the following tips:

Drink plenty of water. Being well-hydrated will make it easier to collect your sample.
Shower before you take your test or run your hands under warm water for a few minutes, as heat improves blood flow.
Do light exercise (move around, walk, etc.) to get the blood flowing.
Ensure your arm is below your heart level – let gravity do some of the work.
Nails that are too long can make it difficult to collect a sample.
Do not shake the sample vigorously, but invert the tube gently 10 times. (gently swirl the tube after each drop of blood).
Do not squeeze the finger (milk).
Re-warm your hands during collection where needed.

How Does the Order Process Work?

Order your kit online and once it arrive collect your sample at home.

Then, drop off the Kit in the morning to the Royal Mail Red Street Box. Use the Track24/48 Return Label to the Lab.

Lastly, once your results are ready, we will send you an email with your Result. Also you can view the report in your Dashboard.

How long do the results take?

The target turnaround time for the Liver Cancer Tumour marker Blood test is 1 day. Also, a while you wait option is available for an additional £50.

Please take your test on a Monday to Thursday to avoid delivery delays at the lab.

*The test is sold as part of the MOL research program. And the purchaser agrees to provide feedback data to MOL. This data is pre-authorised to be used anonymously in this research data program.

Content References

MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/
Rochester University https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content

Page Quality Review:

Review Date : 24/01/2024

Reviewed By :

Akshay Patel
Biomedical Science Content Reviewer

What are the Common Questions?

Q: What to do if AFP is elevated?
- A: If your AFP levels are outside the normal range, your doctor will likely order more Liver Cancer Tumour Marker blood tests to diagnose or rule out conditions.
Q: What causes the AFP tumour marker to rise?
- A: High levels of AFP may be a sign of cancer of the liver, ovaries, or testicles
Q: Can alcohol raise AFP levels?
- A: A significant elevation in S-AFP was found in alcoholics.
Q: What are the risk factors for liver cancer?
- A: This cancer usually occurs when you have chronic liver scarring, called cirrhosis. Most commonly, this is caused by chronic infection from one of two viruses: hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
Q: What might affect my test results?
- A: If you are pregnant, your serum AFP level may be higher than normal.
Q: How do I get ready for the sampling?
- A: You don’t need to prepare for this test. Be sure your healthcare provider knows about all medicines, herbs, vitamins, and supplements you are taking.

Scientific Information Data from Instrument and Reagent Supplier

Technology Method:

Fluorescence quantitative immunoassay

Limit of Detection:

Less than or equal to 5.0 ng/mL.

Accuracy and Precision:

The relative standard deviation from the target value is ≤ 15%. The within-assay CV is less than or equal to 15 %. The between-assay CV is ≤ 15%.

Measuring Range:

5~400 ng/mL

Validation-Active Information:

EQA: Yes
Inter-laboratory validations
- Periodic according to validation schedule
- Event-triggered- Qc/Calibration/New materials/Batch

Accuracy and Precision:

The accuracy of these tests is based on the relative deviation. The relative deviation is the average deviation from the actual result value.

The precision relies on the within-assay coefficient of variations and the between-assay coefficient. The within-assay coefficient of variations is the variance of the result value if the same test was analysed again. The between assay coefficient is the variance of the result value if the same sample was reprocessed from the beginning again.

In range results:

The reference range for healthy non-pregnant females and males is less than 20 ng/mL.

Out-of-range results:

Any result greater than the reference range would be considered abnormal. Those with elevated levels of AFP may be at risk for small-cell lung cancer. Elevated levels of AFP may also indicate other cancers including Hodgkin’s disease, lymphoma, and kidney cancer.

Page Quality Review:

Review Date :

Reviewed By :

Akshay Patel
Biomedical Science Content Reviewer

Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5

Scarlett – February 15, 2024

Excellent customer service! The team was very responsive and provided assistance whenever I had questions about my testing process.
Rated 5 out of 5

Laurence W. – March 31, 2023

The test is simple to use

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