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Description

Tumor-associated antigens (TAA) are antigens present on cancer cells that stimulate the production of autoantibodies. These autoantibodies are used as biomarkers for early cancer detection, for monitoring therapy, and to predict disease prognosis. PMID: 23687996 Autoantibodies to alpha-1-fetoprotein are one of several measured in the early detection of liver cancer. Source: Regenstrief LOINC

Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name
Alpha-1-Fetoprotein Ab
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2018-08-08
Construct for LOINC Short Name
AFP-1 Ab

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Tag Language Translation
pl-PL Polish (Poland) Alfa-1-fetoproteina Ab
Synonyms: PrzeciwciaƂa do Alfa-1-fetoproteiny