Alpha Feto Protein Test (AFP Test)

The AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein) Test is a medical laboratory test that measures the level of AFP in the blood. AFP is a protein produced during fetal development and is typically present in high levels in the blood of pregnant women. However, elevated levels of AFP in non-pregnant individuals may indicate the presence of certain cancers, such as liver cancer or testicular cancer.

The AFP Test is commonly used to screen for and monitor the progression of these cancers. At healthcare nt sickcare, we offer an online AFP Test that allows patients to conveniently and securely access their test results from the comfort of their own homes.

Why AFP Blood Test is Important?

The AFP test is extremely crucial for women who are at a high risk of having children with birth defects like.

• Women above 35 years of age.
• Women having a family history of birth defects
• Diabetic women
• Women who have had harmful medication during pregnancy.

Besides pregnant women, the AFP test can also be administered to any person, men or women, to diagnose and monitor liver conditions like liver cancer, cirrhosis, and hepatitis. AFP Test is also crucial in the detection of certain types of cancer, like.

• Testes cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Biliary tract cancer
• Stomach cancer
• Pancreas cancer

Why Serum AFP Test Advised?

The Alpha Feto Protein is taken when one is suspected to have liver cancer, testicular cancer, or cancers of the brain, mediastinum, or blood. This test is also used to watch cancer treatment or see if cancer has come back after treatment.

Pregnant women are screened usually between 15 and 17 weeks gestation to help find babies who suffer from neural tube defects or down syndrome.