The test was originally obtained as partof an extensive endocrine evaluation for accelerated growth andadvanced bone age (equivalent to 9 years and 6 months old). Aninitial AFP level was 55 ng/ml (normal disease. [documents.tips]

Both had stable persistently elevated AFP levels [12,19].Clinically our patient was healthy except tall stature and advancedbone age, likely secondary to constitutional advanced growth.The molecular mechanism underlying HPAFP has been studiedin seven [documents.tips]

Hereditary persistence of α-fetoprotein maps to the long arm of chromosome 4 (abstr) Cytogenet Cell Genet 1985; 40:623. [link.springer.com]

The mother delivered a live, healthy female at term and a repeat maternal serum AFP postpartum remained markedly elevated, suggestive of hereditary persistence of alpha-fetoprotein. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Failure of the AFP value to return to normal by approximately 1 month after surgery suggests the presence of residual tumor. [mayomedicallaboratories.com]

Suggest spin the vial prior to opening. The antibody solution should be gently mixed before use. Note For laboratory research only, not for drug, diagnostic or other use. [arigobio.com]