9360. Laboratory diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma
Number of tests: 2
Des-γ-carboxyprothrombin (DCP)
α-Fetoprotein (AFP)
Turnaround time (days): 14
5700 ₴
Description
α-Fetoprotein and des-γ-carboxyprothrombin are substances that are synthesized by the liver in hepatocellular carcinoma and reflect the activity of its defeat by the tumor process. Their comprehensive assessment is widely used in monitoring the effectiveness of treatment and assessing the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence. It is better to take them together with AFP and other tumor markers.
When and who needs the test?
Diagnostics of liver tumors and to monitor the effectiveness of therapy and possible recurrence of the disease.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...