For a brief introduction and guide to abbreviations, see Laboratory Tests: General Remarks.
Reference range, target level, or decision threshold
<10 microg/L!!!
Reference intervals are different for infants.
Interpretation of results
↑ Hepatocellular carcinoma, nonseminomatous germ cell tumors, cholangiocarcinomas, hepatoblastoma, cirrhosis, viral hepatitis
Used to screen for open neural tube defect in pregnancy.