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{{ Infobox immunostain | |||
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| Abbrev = AFP | |||
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| Subspecial = [[genitourinary pathology]], [[gastrointestinal pathology]] | |||
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| Positive = [[yolk sac tumour]], [[hepatocellular carcinoma]] | |||
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| Other = common serum tumour marker | |||
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'''Alpha-fetoprotein''', abbreviated '''AFP''', is plasma protein seen in fetal life and produced by various tumours. | '''Alpha-fetoprotein''', abbreviated '''AFP''', is plasma protein seen in fetal life and produced by various tumours. | ||