AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein) — Liver Cancer Marker: Range and Interpretation
Updated: June 2025
AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein) is a protein produced by the fetal liver and in small amounts by the adult liver. It serves as a marker for hepatocellular carcinoma, germ cell tumors, and pregnancy abnormalities.
Reference Range
0–10 МЕ/мл
Causes of Elevation
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Testicular and ovarian germ cell tumors
- Liver metastases
- Acute and chronic hepatitis
- Liver cirrhosis
- Pregnancy (physiological elevation)
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