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It is a protein that is produced by a fetus. Normally, it passes from the baby into a pregnant women’s blood. Alpha-fetoprotein levels are usually undetectable in healthy adult men or women. The increased level of an alpha-fetoprotein indicates the presence of either a germ cell tumour or primary liver cancer.
This test is usually used to check the level of alpha-fetoprotein in the blood of pregnant women. This test is done to know about the baby’s risk for certain genetic problems and birth defects.
Healthy adults: 0-8ng/mL
The average range will vary with pregnant women.
If you are pregnant, this alpha-fetoprotein test is done between the 15th and 20th weeks of pregnancy. This test is usually recommended if you have:
This test is used to check several conditions:
Low alpha-fetoprotein levels may also mean that the baby has a genetic disorder such as Down syndrome, a genetic problem that causes intellectual disabilities and health problems.
High alpha-fetoprotein levels may indicate the baby has an increased risk of neural defect tube such as:
For more information, you can visit MedlinePlus.gov and Testing.com.
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