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Alpha feto protein (afp) Test

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Alpha feto protein (afp) Test and its Function

AFP is produced in the liver of developing baby and protects it against the maternal immune system. Abnormal levels of embryonic AFP in the mothers serum can be indicative of birth defects like spina bifida or genetic abnormality like Down’s syndrome in the baby.

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) isa protein which in humans is encoded by the AFP gene. This gene encodes alpha- fetoprotein, a major plasma protein produced by the yolk sac and the liver during fetal life. The protein is thought tobe the fetal counterpart of serum albumin and the alpha-fetoprotein and albumin genes are present in tandem on chromosome 4. Alpha-fetoprotein is found in monomeric as well as dimeric & trimeric forms and binds copper, nickel, fatty acids and bilirubin. In humans, AFP levels decrease gradually after birth, reaching adult levels by 8 to 12 months. Normal adult AFP levels are low, but detectable; however, AFP has no

The Alpha feto protein (afp) Test is a simple blood test that can be performed in a laboratory. Before the test, the patient may be asked to avoid certain medications that may affect the results. During the test, our healthcare professional will use a needle to draw blood from a vein in the patient’s arm. The blood sample will then be sent to our laboratory for analysis.

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The Alpha feto protein (afp) Test cost is Rs.740, although it is now available for Rs.712 because of the offer.

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