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Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP, Amniotic Fluid Following Amniocentesis)

Diagnostic test reference page from the Everyone Healthy database.

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What this test measures

This section shows the biological marker/agent measured by this diagnostic test. Each marker/agent opens its own page with related conditions. Detailed reference ranges are shown separately in the Reference ranges and concentrations section below, so they are not repeated here.

Measured biological marker/agentAlpha-Fetoprotein (Amniotic Fluid, Following Amniocentesis at 12 to 16 Weeks)Category / group: Maternal Tests / Amniotic Fluid StudiesLinked condition pattern: 18 increased / 0 decreased linksTotal condition links: 18Reference ranges: shown in the reference range table below where available

Reference ranges and concentrations

These ranges are pulled from the existing EH diagnostic-test reference range tables. They can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, sample type and clinical situation.

Biological marker/agent / concentration	Reference range	Unit	Age	Gender	Category / test group
Alpha-Fetoprotein (Amniotic Fluid, Following Amniocentesis at 12 to 16 Weeks)	194 – 197	pmol/L	Adult ( > 16y)	Female	Maternal Tests / Amniotic Fluid Studies

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Conditions where linked markers may be increased or decreased

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