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    What is Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test?

    The Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) test measures the amount of alpha fetoprotein in your blood. AFP is a protein made by the liver as its cells grow and divide. While AFP levels are high in unborn babies, they drop very low after birth. Only trace amounts of AFP are present in healthy children and non-pregnant adults. Abnormal AFP levels during pregnancy may indicate a genetic disorder or birth defect. In non-pregnant individuals, AFP levels are mostly checked as a tumour marker (a substance that can indicate the presence of cancer). High AFP levels may suggest liver, ovarian, or testicular cancer.

    Thus, an AFP test can give you a clearer picture of potential health concerns, such as genetic disorders during pregnancy and some cancers.

    Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test Parameters

    The AFP test checks for only one parameter: the alpha feto protein level in your blood. AFP is a protein normally produced by a foetus’s liver and yolk sac. By the age of one, AFP levels decrease significantly and stay very low in adults. Abnormal AFP levels may suggest underlying health conditions or the need for further testing.

    Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test Preparation

    Here are a few important pointers to keep in mind before getting an AFP test:

    Prerequisites: No fasting is required before getting an AFP test.

    Best Time to Get Tested: The test can be performed at any time of the day.

    Who Should Get an Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test: You may need an AFP tumour marker test if:

    • Other tests or a physical exam suggest possible liver, ovarian, or testicular cancer.

    • You are undergoing treatment for a cancer linked to high AFP levels, to monitor treatment progress.

    • You’ve completed cancer treatment and need regular AFP tests to monitor for recurrence.

    • You have chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, which increases liver cancer risk. A high or rising AFP level may indicate liver cancer, and some doctors use the test with other tests to monitor the cancer.

    Cautions Before Taking an Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test: No special precautions are necessary prior to the test.

    Why Take the Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test?

    Here are a few reasons why you should opt for an AFP test:

    Cancer Diagnosis Confirmation: The AFP test helps confirm or rule out liver, ovarian, or testicular cancer when combined with other exams and tests.

    Predict Cancer Behaviour: It can provide insight into cancer progression over time, aiding in treatment planning.

    Monitor Cancer Treatment: AFP levels often rise if cancer is growing and decrease when treatment is effective, helping track treatment progress.

    Check for Cancer Recurrence: Regular AFP tests can help detect cancer recurrence after cancer treatment is complete.

    Guide Treatment Decisions: In some cases, AFP levels may help guide treatment choices for certain cancers.

    Monitor Liver Conditions: If you have chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, AFP testing can help monitor your health, as these conditions increase liver cancer risk.

    AFP Test During Pregnancy is also necessary, especially with:

    • Advanced Maternal Age: Pregnant individuals over 35 years may require AFP testing to assess foetal health.

    • Family History of Birth Defects: If there is a family history of birth defects, the AFP test can help evaluate the risk.

    • Diabetes During Pregnancy: Pregnant individuals with diabetes may be recommended to take the AFP test to check for potential complications.

    FAQs on Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test in Bangalore

    The Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) test cost in Bangalore is ₹ 940, which includes home sample collection within 60 hours of booking.

    Yes, Orange Health offers home sample collection for the Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) test within 60 minutes of booking, subject to slot availability.

    The Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) test is used to help monitor AFP concentration in the blood. It helps diagnose liver, ovarian, or testicular cancer and tracks treatment progress. It also assesses foetal health during pregnancy, particularly for genetic conditions and neural tube defects.1

    No, fasting is not required for an Alpha Feto Protein test.

    You can book any blood test or health checkup through our platform with the following steps:

    • Find the Test: Search for the Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) test in Bangalore and click on Orange Health’s page.

    • Examine and Confirm: Select the test, review any prerequisites, enter your location, and complete the booking by choosing a convenient time for home sample collection.

    • Collection of Sample: At the scheduled time, a trained eMedic will visit your home for sample collection.

    • Lab Processing: The sample will be sent to our ICMR-approved and NABL-accredited laboratory for examination.

    • Receive Results: Your test reports will be available to you via our app, email or WhatsApp within 12 hours of sample collection.

    Normal AFP levels typically range below 7.22 IU/mL in healthy adults. Levels can vary based on age, gender, and specific health conditions.

    Your test reports will be available to you via our app, email and WhatsApp within 12 hours of sample collection.

    Your doctor will guide you on the frequency of getting an AFP test based on your specific needs.1

    The AFP test primarily measures the level of AFP in the blood.

    Orange Health offers the Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) test in Bangalore, with the convenience of home sample collection, so you don't have to visit a laboratory. Localities served in Bangalore include but are not limited to Shivaji Nagar, Malleshwaram, Basavanagudi, Frazer Town, Rajaji Nagar, Jaya Nagar, Jalahalli, Old Airport Road, Chamrajpet, Seshadripuram, Yeshwantpur, Magadi Road, Mysore Road, Shanthi Nagar, Tyagarajnagar, RT Nagar, Marathalli, Vijaya Nagar, Whitefield, Bidrahalli, Sri Nagar, Vasanth Nagar, Cottonpet, Mathikere, Peenya, Uttarahalli, Yelahanka, Jakkur, Kadugodi, Madiwala, Banashankari, Domlur, Nagarbhavi, Sadashivnagar, BTM Layout, Bannerghatta, Kammanahalli, Giri Nagar, Mahalakshmi Layout, Hebbal, Sahakara Nagar, CV Raman Nagar, Sanjay Nagar, Koramangala, Nandhini Layout, Vidyaranyapura, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Hosur, Electronic City, HSR Layout, Bellandur, Sarjapur, Hennur, Kengeri, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Adugodi.

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    References

    1. AFP Tumour Marker Test. [Internet].  Available from:  https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/alpha-fetoprotein-afp-tumor-marker-test/
    2. Alpha Feto Protein Test. [Internet].  Available from:  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/24301-alpha-fetoprotein-test
    3. AFP Tumour Marker. [Internet].  Available from:  https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=167&contentid=alpha_fetoprotein_tumor_marker#:~:text=Generally%2C%20an%20AFP%20level%20between,a%20sign%20of%20liver%20tumors