Above the range
Common causes of a high Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Germ-cell (testicular) tumors
- Pregnancy (neural tube defects if high)
- Chronic liver disease
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Above the range
What causes a high Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)?
Normal range < 10 (nonpregnant adult) ng/mL (< 10 µg/L SI). Specimen: Serum. See the full Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)?
The standard teaching reference range for Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) is < 10 (nonpregnant adult) ng/mL in conventional units, or < 10 µg/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | < 10 (nonpregnant adult) ng/mL |
| SI range | < 10 µg/L |
| Panel | Tumor Markers |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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