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I have an afp level of 14.1 ng/ml. two months ago, it was at 13.4 ng/ml. i dont have any symptoms. i have had an afp level between 12 and 14 for several years now. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

As with most lab tests the context is critical. Why was your level checked? Very high levels (in the hundreds) are associated with liver and some other types of cancers, and can be used to monitor for recurrence. However, many other acute and chronic liver conditions can cause slight elevations. As it is staying stable that is reassuring, but the reasons for checking and following it are key

Answered 9/24/2021

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