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 the AFP Profile?
A high level of a certain marker can indicate a certain type of cancer. It helps the oncologist decide what treatment or combination will work best. It also helps evaluate how well some treatments are working. Sometimes, markers are used for screening to help detect a certain type of cancer in people at high risk before they have signs or symptoms.
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What are the Home Sample Taking Instructions?
Kindly collect your AFP sample in the morning. It is recommended that you use this for a minimum of one hour prior to taking any medication.
Try to follow these recommendations when gathering your sample:
- Consume a lot of water. It will be easier to get your sample if you are adequately hydrated.
- It is recommended that you shower with warm water or run your palms under warm water for a few minutes prior to taking the test, as heat enhances blood flow.
- Perform light exercise, such as walking or moving around, to stimulate the circulation.
- Ensure that your arm is below the level of your heart.
- Too-long nails can complicate the process of obtaining a sample.
- Avoid vigorously shaking the AFP sample. Instead, gently invert the container ten times. (After each drop of blood, gently rotate the tube).
- Avoid squeezing (milking).
- If necessary, rewarm your palms.
How Does the Liver Kit Process Work?
Purchase your Liver AFP blood evaluation home kit and perform sample collection yourself.
Make a drop-off of the sample you took here: Royal Mail Red Street Box. Return label used for our lab should be Track 24/48.
After our turnaround time, please check your email or site dashboard for your results.
How Many Days Will My AFP Results Take?
The target turnaround time for the Liver exam results is 1 day. Also, a while you wait option is available for an additional £50.
Please take your AFP sample on a Monday to Thursday to avoid delivery delays at the lab.
*The AFP 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.
Why Choose Our AFP Test Clinic?
- Cutting-edge laboratory technology (newest and leading).
- Great pricing thanks to batch processing (1 -7 days each batch).
- Support handled by professionally trained Medical Laboratory People, not just regular customer service.
- Direct deal with our Laboratories for unbeatable Prices and Support.
- Choose between various Cancer blood test, each with individual reports.
- Jump-the-queue option available for an additional £50.
- Track24 Pre-paid Label for Delivery to Lab.
- Liver evaluation result certificate sent to you by Confidential Email (No SMS).
- We provide support through WhatsApp during our business hours.
The Laboratory that processes your Liver samples uses CE-certified qPCR special purpose extremely high tech instruments and robotic machines that are provided to us by the biggest Medical supplier in the world. This technology is considered the latest innovation in the whole industry and is even more advanced than those used by the NHS as of 2025. The Machines and the Reagents (Chemical additives) that are used in the process are registered with MHRA in the UK.
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What are the Common AFP Questions?
Q: What should be done if it is elevated?
- A: Your physician will likely order additional Liver report to diagnose or rule out conditions if your AFP levels are outside the normal range.
Q: What is the reason for the increase in levels?
- A: Elevated levels of AFP may indicate the presence of malignancy in the liver, ovaries, or testicles.
Q: Is it possible for alcohol to elevate levels?
- A: Alcoholics exhibited a substantial increase in S-AFP.
Q: What are the risk factors?
- A: Cirrhosis, a form of chronic liver scarring, is the most common cause of this malignancy. This is most frequently the result of a protracted infection with one of two viruses: hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
Q: What factors could potentially influence my outcomes?
- A: Your serum AFP level may be elevated if you are expectant.
Q: What are the steps to prepare for the sampling?
- A: There is no requirement for you to prepare for this examination.Ensure that your healthcare provider is informed of all medications, herbs, vitamins, and supplements you are currently consuming.
AFP Scientific Info/Data from Our Equipment and Material Suppliers
Technology Method:
Fluorescence quantitative immunoassay
Detection Bounds:
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 the validation schedule
- Event-triggered- QC/Calibration/New materials/Batch
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 types, including Hodgkin’s disease, lymphoma, and kidney cancer.
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Life Tips for Health
Life can be stressful, given the changes in the cost of living, the emergence of new diseases, and the constant juggling of work and personal life; you might feel you lack the time to accomplish and overcome certain goals or tasks. Despite it all, you must choose to focus and prioritise those things that enable you to live a happy and healthy life. Sexual care is one aspect of a happy and healthy life. It would be best to perform regular testing to stay informed about your well-being. Home tests help you tackle infections most easily and conveniently.
We must acknowledge that ageing eventually happens for everyone, but it does not mean letting go of making good choices. It is crucial to look after your mind and body and enjoy every chance life gives. Living a healthy lifestyle matters a lot. It involves making healthy choices every time, such as choosing the food you consume and prioritising mental health.
Read on to discover simple things in your lifestyle you can change to start living better.
Eat the Right Food
- Living a healthy life begins with healthy food. Whether the food you eat outside or the one you make in your kitchen, a healthy diet will always support your whole being. Here are ways that will ensure you are eating good food.
- Always eat vegetables and fruits at every meal. If possible, ensure fruits and vegetables fill half the plate. To make things interesting, you can have your vegetables boiled, steamed, roasted, or tossed in sawdust.
- Eat foods with whole grains, such as bread, rice, and pasta. Whole foods are rich in nutrients and lower the urge to eat more.
- Eat different food varieties. Good eating requires eating more than thirty nutrients, and no single type of food can offer that. So, eating different food types is the best way to ensure you get all the nutrients.
- It is also essential to lower sugar and salt intake. A high sugar and salt intake increases blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk. When shopping, choose items with lower sodium, and avoid adding raw salt when eating. Select fruits to sweeten your drinks and foods instead of processed sugar.
- Going for Regular exams
Scheduling regular checkups with the doctor or Lab to monitor your well-being is crucial since it will ensure your status. The professional will suggest enhancing you and point out bad habits you should stop. Getting screened for cancer occasionally is advisable to prevent it and increase the chances of surviving if it is identified early.
Quitting Smoking and Drinking Excess Alcohol
Smoking causes organ tumors and acute leukaemia and increases the risk of developing heart complications. The worst thing is that smoking affects you when people around you smoke. Secondhand smoke or passive smoke will cause nasal cavity cancer, breast cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; hence, quitting smoking is essential for you and those around you. Additionally, drinking excess alcohol is the cause of liver disease and cancer. It also leads to impaired judgment, injuries, accidents, and bad life choices.
Live a Happier and Healthier Life
You can slowly and effectively begin the steps to good living. Healthy living does not need to be difficult; you can start small, such as changing your food choices or lifestyle. It is possible for everyone. Changes will ensure you live a longer, more fulfilling life. Remember, your choices affect you and the people who love you. So take charge of your well-being and vitality.
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 by MailBox, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesbymailbox.co.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.
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AFP (Liver cancer)
Scarlett –
Excellent customer service! The team was very responsive and provided assistance whenever I had questions about my testing process.
Laurence W. –
The test is simple to use