AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein - Liver Cancer)
Alpha-fetoprotein is a fetal protein that normally falls to low levels after birth and can be re-expressed by hepatocellular carcinoma and germ cell tumors. It is used to screen high-risk patients with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B and C for liver cancer and to monitor treatment response. Mild elevations can also occur with active hepatitis or pregnancy.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein - Liver Cancer). How we verify ranges.
- No stated targetNo separate optimal establishedMonitoring marker; interpret against the lab's cutoff and your own trend
- Lab reference interval<10 ng/mL, Elevated: >400 ng/mL suggests cancerWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
1 providers include this
Cancer Screening Markers
Why AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein - Liver Cancer) matters
Elevated in hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) and germ cell tumors. Used for screening in high-risk patients and monitoring treatment.
Which Providers Test AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein - Liver Cancer)?
Of the panels we itemize, only Function Health ($365/year, 160+ biomarkers) includes AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein - Liver Cancer).
1 panel that includes it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
 Function Health | $365 | 160+ | $2.28 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
20 itemized panels do not include AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein - Liver Cancer)
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · Mito Health · InsideTracker · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Marek Health Executive · Blueprint · Empirical Health · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Standard · Vitality Blueprint Elite · Ultrahuman Blood Vision Annual
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein - Liver Cancer). Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein - Liver Cancer)?
No separate optimal established: Monitoring marker; interpret against the lab's cutoff and your own trend. Lab reference interval: <10 ng/mL, Elevated: >400 ng/mL suggests cancer. That is what a lab report flags against, not an optimal target.
Which blood test providers include AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein - Liver Cancer)?
1 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein - Liver Cancer) in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Sep 23, 2026 · First published Sep 30, 2025