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What is the blood test that measures protein produced by the liver of a fetus?

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Alpha feto protein: AFP is the protein produced by liver of a fetus. Some liver cancers also produce this protein.

Answered 12/1/2014

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A member asked:

What is the blood test that measures protein produced by the liver of a fetus?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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What illnesses could cause these results? WBC 12.4 109/L Neutrophil 9.47 109/L Eosinophil 0.44 10*9/L Nucleated red blood cells 0.2 C reactive protein 17 inorganic phosphate 0.69 mmol/L Repeating test next wk alongisde liver function?