Alpha-fetoprotein 72 is on the high side, and it is necessary to complete the relevant tests under the supervision of a doctor to identify the specific cause of high alpha-fetoprotein.
The normal value of serum alpha-fetoprotein level is less than 25ng/mL, and 72ng/mL has exceeded the normal range. Alpha-fetoprotein is closely related to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma and many kinds of tumors, and it can show high concentration in many kinds of tumors, and can be used as a positive test index for many kinds of tumors.
At present, alpha-fetoprotein can be used as a serum marker of primary liver cancer for diagnosis and efficacy monitoring of primary liver cancer. Generally, the increase of AFP content in benign liver diseases is transient and usually lasts for 2~3 weeks; while malignant tumors have persistent elevation. Therefore, dynamic observation of serum AFP level can identify benign and malignant liver diseases as well as early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.
In chronic active liver disease such as viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, AFP can also have different degrees of increase, while tumors of reproductive system, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, AFP level can also have a mild increase.
Abnormal results of alpha-fetoprotein need to pay attention to, under the guidance of professional doctors to improve the relevant examination, to clarify the causes of abnormal increase in alpha-fetoprotein, early detection and early diagnosis.