Tumour Marker AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 612


Material

Serum (possibly also EDTA plasma or heparin plasma) 1 ml

Method

Chemiluminescence assay (CLIA)

Species list

Dog, cat, horse, others on request

Duration

Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat)

Remark

  • Concentrations are elevated in benign liver diseases (dog – in part slight), liver tumours (from slight to marked increases) and during pregnancy (physiologically).
  • Therapy monitoring: In case of previous positive findings after surgical and/or chemotherapy, concentration should be within normal range. Relapse monitoring (every 6 months).