Alpha-1-Fetoprotein

ChemistryAlso known as: AFP Amn IA-aCncAlso known as: AFP Amn IA-mCncAlso known as: AFP Amn Qlnmol/L

Measures alpha-fetoprotein in amniotic fluid to assess fetal development.

Normal Range

0 – 10 nmol/L

nmol/L

Abnormal Levels

Consult your provider

Specimen Type

Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Abnormal amniotic fluid AFP levels suggest possible fetal abnormalities. Early detection guides further diagnostic testing and allows informed decision-making and pregnancy management.

Understanding Your Results

Normal Range

0 – 10 nmol/L

Overview

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein produced during pregnancy, measured in amniotic fluid to assess fetal health and development. Abnormal AFP levels in amniotic fluid can indicate neural tube defects (like spina bifida), chromosomal abnormalities, or other fetal problems. This test is typically performed as part of prenatal screening, usually between 15-20 weeks of pregnancy. Results help guide further testing and monitoring decisions.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

1834-1Primary

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma

ng/mL

19171-8

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Units/volume] in Amniotic fluid

[IU]/mL

15019-3

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Moles/volume] in Amniotic fluid

nmol/L

49761-0

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Mass/volume] in Peritoneal fluid

ng/mL

83073-7

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay

ug/L

49762-8

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Mass/volume] in Pleural fluid

ng/mL

43798-8

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Presence] in Amniotic fluid

29595-6

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Multiple of the median] in Amniotic fluid

{M.o.M}

31993-9

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Presence] in Serum or Plasma

11207-8

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Mass/volume] in Body fluid

ng/mL

1833-3

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Mass/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid

ug/L

1832-5

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Mass/volume] in Amniotic fluid

ug/L

19176-7

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma

[IU]/mL

20450-3

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Multiple of the median] in Serum or Plasma

{M.o.M}

19172-6

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Units/volume] in Pleural fluid

[IU]/mL

54348-8

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Mass/volume] in Cord blood

ug/L

59564-5

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Units/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid

[IU]/mL

83072-9

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay

[IU]/mL

83074-5

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Units/volume] in Amniotic fluid by Immunoassay

[IU]/mL

83075-2

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Mass/volume] in Amniotic fluid by Immunoassay

ug/L

97745-4

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Units/volume] in Aspirate

[IU]/mL

97746-2

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Mass/volume] in Aspirate

ng/mL

19177-5

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma

umol/L

19173-4

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Moles/volume] in Pleural fluid

umol/L

44910-8

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Units/volume] in Body fluid

[IU]/mL

Available Lab Tests

Order tests that measure this biomarker

AFP Test

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