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AFP Testing Values

When you receive the results of your AFP, or triple screen, they are likely to tell you that you had high or low results. Here is what we know when placing these generic statements into the disorders detected.

DisorderAFPuE3hCG
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)Low Low High
Trisomy 13Nornal No Data Low
Trisomy 18Low Low Low
Open Neural Tube DefectsHigh Normal Normal
IUGR, preterm birth, stillbirthHigh No Data No Data
Multiple GestationHigh High High

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