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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