The alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test
is a flood test that is performed during pregnancy. This screening test
measures the level of AFP in the mother’s blood and indicates the probability
that the fetus has one of several seri- : us birth defects. The level of AFP
can also be determined by analyzing a sample of amniotic fluid. This screening
test cannot diagnose a specific condition; it only indicates the increase of
risk for several birth defects. Outside pregnancy, the AFP test is used to
detect liver disease, certain cancerous tumors, ind to monitor the progress of
cancer treatment.
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