Liver Cancer Test, Tumour Marker blood check

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 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.

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 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 Order 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 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 sample 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.

Why Should You Use Our Evaluation Kit?

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Direct deal with our Laboratories for unbeatable Prices and Support.
Track24 Pre-paid Label for Delivery to Lab.
Liver cancer evaluation result certificate sent to you by Confidential Email (No SMS).
We provide support through WhatsApp during our business hours.

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 cancers, including Hodgkin’s disease, lymphoma, and kidney cancer.

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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

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