Hepatocellular carcinoma laboratory tests

Overview

 * Alpha fetoprotien test: This is a blood test. AFP(alpha-fetoprotein) can be found in the blood of unborn babies, but it disappears shortly after birth. When the level of AFP is higher than normal, it suggests that the patient may have hepatocellular carcinoma. Detecting AFP can be used to look for early tumors in people with a high risk for hepatocellular carcinoma.