Test ID: MAFP
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Single Marker Screen, Maternal, Serum
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Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
81169
Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS
An AFP multiple of the median (MoM) <2.5 is reported as screen negative. AFP MoMs > or =2.5 (singleton and twin pregnancies) are reported as screen positive.
An interpretive report will be provided.


