Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP)

Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) Test Price in Pakistan | City Care Lab

A tumor marker used to monitor liver conditions, and sometimes checked during pregnancy.

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Alpha Fetoprotein

Sample Type

Blood

Fasting Required

Not required

Home Sampling

Free, all City Care Lab service areas

Report Time

Same day

Price

3000

1

Marker Measured

Same day

Report Turnaround

6

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Overview

About Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP)

AFP is a protein used both in pregnancy screening and as a tumour marker for liver and certain other cancers. In pregnancy, it helps screen for neural tube defects, while outside pregnancy it helps monitor liver conditions, especially in patients with chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis.

No fasting is required. Your doctor will interpret your AFP level differently depending on whether you are being tested for pregnancy screening or cancer monitoring, so context matters a lot with this test.

What's Included

Alpha Fetoprotein

Measures this protein, useful as a liver tumor marker or pregnancy screening tool.
Your doctor tracks trends over time rather than a single result.

How to Prepare

  • No fasting required.
  • Let us know if you’re pregnant, since reference ranges differ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AFP testing used for?

It is used both for prenatal screening of neural tube defects and as a tumour marker to help monitor liver conditions and certain cancers.
No fasting is required.
No, AFP can rise in pregnancy, liver inflammation, or regeneration, so a high result always needs context from your doctor, not a standalone diagnosis.
It is commonly included in second trimester screening in many pregnancy care plans, though your obstetrician will confirm if it applies to you.
Same day, usually within a few hours.
Yes, across Gujranwala, Sialkot and Daska.

This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Speak with your doctor about your specific results and treatment.

Book This Test

Home sampling available. With online reporting

Price

3000

Full Form

Alpha Fetoprotein

Sample Type

Blood

Fasting

Not required

Report Time

Same day

What's Included