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Please review the tumor marker test results.
Query: Hello doctor, I was just curious what your translation of this might be. I am copying this information directly from a printout of medical records which I can upload if necessary. This is the tumor marker test results of a 70 year old white male. Reports from three years ago: CEA 1.4 ng/mL AFP-tu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigations. AFP means alfa-fetoprotein. It is elevated commonly in three conditions which are: Liver cell carcinoma. Hepatitis. Germ cell tumors. You have reported two different levels, one is 18 and the other is more than... Read Full »
What does high ranges of ALT and AFP in blood reports indicate?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a standard blood test, and I am worried about the results. Most things seem in the upper range apart from the ALT at 118 and AFP 13. I am 32 years old, fit, with no symptoms, and not a massive drinker. Can I have your suggestion? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have recently done some blood tests, and your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) have shown that ALT is 118 IU/L (<41) which is above normal, and AFP i... Read Full »
Does increased AFP level in triple marker test confirm anomalies in the baby?
Query: Hi doctor, What should be the AFP level in the triple marker test? In the triple marker test, we had a high level of AFP 174 at 18 weeks. Should we be worried? The hCG is 73382, and estriol is 0.88. What to do next just got the report, and very tense. Kindly give your opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The AFP is basically alpha-fetoprotein which is produced by your baby's body only. The triple test is done to look for or predict any anomalies or defects in the baby. It is a screening test. AFP is to predict the presence of neural tube defects (spine and brain). AF... Read Full »
Please explain my AFP and serum tumor marker test results.
Query: Hello doctor,I had some lab work done and this was part of the blood test AFP, serum tumor marker 1.9, 0.0-8.3 (ng/mL). Can you please explain this to me? Five years back, I had a complete laryngectomy and a flap. So, I breathe through a stoma but my doctor did all the tests and found polyps and liv... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly reviewed your query. The laboratory investigation under discussion here is alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), which in your case might have been done to rule out a possible malignancy of liver (it is a common tumor marker used to screen hepatic or liver carci... Read Full »