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What Does This Alpha Fetoprotein Test Result Indicate?

Dear All, please guide me i got a result in Alpha Feto protein test 109.08 ng/mL . and i was not feeling well. pls tell me whats should i do? my doctor already recommend Ultrasound of obstetric. any one tell me how can i decrease the said result. i dont want abnormal baby. May Allah guide me in this problematic moments. kindly advice.
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
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Hi welcome to HMC. thank you for posting your query. I understand your concern. I shall guide you about alpha feto protein. It is a protein produced by the liver and yolk sac of a developing baby during pregnancy. This protein level decreases after birth. Its levels are measured in 15 to 18 weeks of pregnancy to find out neural tube defects(like, spina bifida, anencephaly.), chromosomal disorders(downs syndrome, edwards syndrome), congenital abnormalities in the developing baby. The normal values of AFP in pregnant women are 10 - 150 nano grams per ml. Or 10 - 150 micro grams per litre. Its the normal value in your case. You need not to worry about the baby.
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What Does This Alpha Fetoprotein Test Result Indicate?

Hi welcome to HMC. thank you for posting your query. I understand your concern. I shall guide you about alpha feto protein. It is a protein produced by the liver and yolk sac of a developing baby during pregnancy. This protein level decreases after birth. Its levels are measured in 15 to 18 weeks of pregnancy to find out neural tube defects(like, spina bifida, anencephaly.), chromosomal disorders(downs syndrome, edwards syndrome), congenital abnormalities in the developing baby. The normal values of AFP in pregnant women are 10 - 150 nano grams per ml. Or 10 - 150 micro grams per litre. Its the normal value in your case. You need not to worry about the baby. Take care.