A pregnant woman has seen her OB-GYN for her eight-week checkup and now needs to go to the lab for an alpha-fetoprotein test. This referral for testing is an example of what type of care?

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The alpha-fetoprotein test is a type of screening or diagnostic test, which falls under secondary care. Secondary care involves specialized attention and ongoing management for specific health issues, typically following a referral from a primary care provider.

A Pregnant Woman Has Seen Her OB-GYN for Her Eight-Week