| Ab | Antibody |
| AFP | α-fetoprotein |
| Ag | Antigen |
| anti-IgG | Anti-human immunoglobulin G |
| ASV | Anodic stripping voltammetry |
| AuNPs | Gold nanoparticles |
| BSA | Bovine serum albumin |
| CE | Counter electrode |
| CEA | Carcinoembryonic antigen |
| CS | Chitosan |
| CV | Cyclic voltammetry |
| EDC | 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide |
| GA | Glutaraldehyde |
| GCE | Glassy carbon electrode |
| IgG | Immunoglobulin G |
| LOD | Limit of detection |
| LSV | Linear sweep voltammetry |
| MLAB | Metal-labeled amperometric bioassay |
| NHS | N-hydroxysuccinimide |
| QDs | Quantum dots |
| RE | Reference electrode |
| RD | Relative deviation |
| RSD | Relative standard deviation |
| SCE | Saturated calomel electrode |
| WE | Working electrode |