NSF — Test, Alpha Fetoprotein L3 Subfraction (Afp-L3%), For Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk Assessment Class II
Classification Details
- Product Code
- NSF
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation Number
- 866.6030
- Submission Type
- Review Panel
- IM
- Medical Specialty
- Immunology
- Implant
- No
Definition
In vitro diagnostic test intended as a risk assessment test for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc) in patients with chronic liver diseases (cld). Elevated afpl3% values (= 10%) have been shown to be associated with a nine-fold increase in the risk of developing hcc in the next 6-12 months. Patients with elevated serum afpl3% should be more intensely evaluated for evidence of hcc according to the existing hcc practice guidelines in oncology.