Tuesday, October 19, 2021

AFP (ALPHA-l-FETOPROTEIN), AMNIOTIC FLUID

Reference values Modification

Test code: 273
Nemonic code: AFPAM

Effective update from 21/10/2021




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Pregnancy (Median) 

      15 weeks: 16000 ng/mL
      16 Weeks: 13500 ng/mL
      17 Weeks: 11500 ng/mL
      18 Weeks: 9700 ng/mL
      19 Weeks: 8200 ng/mL
      20 Weeks: 7000 ng/mL
      21 Weeks: 5900 ng/mL
     
      * To evaluate the risk of Neuronal Tube Defect, the result
      must be greater than the indicated mean multiplicated
      by 2.5
      * Elevations of AFP can be associated with:
      defect abdominal wall , trysomy 18, esophagical atresia,
      Turner Synd., duodenal atresia and congenital hydronephrosis.
      
      Version of Test: 4
     

        
Pregnancy (Median ng/mL) 
       
      15 weeks: 16410 ng/mL
      16 Weeks: 13380 ng/mL
      17 Weeks: 10910 ng/mL
      18 Weeks:  8890 ng/mL
      19 Weeks:  7250 ng/mL
      20 Weeks:  5910 ng/mL
      21 Weeks:  4820 ng/mL         

* EQUIVALENCE 1 ng/mL = 0.83 UI/mL (UI referred to the WHO 72/225 standard)

* The result must be greater than the indicated mean multiplicated by 2,5 to be considered a "Risk Valalue"  

 

          

    Version of Test: 5
     


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