Definition
Programs that offer a blood test for pregnant women which measures the amount of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the mother's system. Higher-than-normal levels are linked to a few major defects such as neural tube defects e.g., anencephaly and spina bifida, while low levels are associated with certain chromosome disorders such as Down syndrome and other trisomies.
URL Name
LF-7300-5000
Third Level Code
LF-7300
Taxonomy Code
LF-7300.5000
Parent Code
LF-7300
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LF
Fourth Level Code
LF-7300-5000
Use References
MSAFP Tests
Publication Status
Online