AFP Liver Cancer Tumour Marker.
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 is necessary for the early diagnosis of liver cancers, being used as a screening method.
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. Evaluate how well the treatment worked. Sometimes, tumour markers are used for screening purposes to help detect a certain type of cancer in people at high risk before they have signs or symptoms.
Instructions for use
Please take your sample in the morning. Take it at least one hour before any medication.
1 BioMarkers:
- AFP: measures the amount in your blood.
How does it work?
Make an appointment online and visit us on-site to have your blood drawn by our Registered Nurse. Please note that you must present your ID for your appointment.
Order your appointment or simply walk-in same day
Perform your test and hand your sample to the staff.
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 results is one working day. The turnaround time is a guide only and will sometimes depend upon assay run schedules.
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact the customer service prior to the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.
*Test 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.
Please note that we do not draw blood from children under 16 years old.
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Scientific 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:
- Inter-laboratory validations
- Periodic according to validation schedule
- Event-triggered- Q/Calibration/New materials/Batch
Precision:
The accuracy of these methods 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 sample 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 nonpregnant 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 type cancer. Elevated levels of may also indicate other cancers including Hodgkin’s disease, lymphoma, and kidney cancer.
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Shipping and Return Policies
Appointment:
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact the customer service prior to the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.
Shipping & Return:
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To Qualify for any return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. Not used, not opened, unworn, in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please return to: Medicines Online, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesonline.org.uk/return-policy/
We offer next day delivery; however courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. And orders placed by 1pm are dispatched on the same day.
AFP (Liver cancer)
Christine Everett –
The clinic staff were really friendly. Results came quickly.