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    What is Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test?

    The Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) test assesses the concentration of alpha fetoprotein in the blood. This protein is produced by the liver during cell growth and division. While AFP levels are naturally elevated in unborn babies, they drop to very low levels after birth, remaining trace in healthy children and non-pregnant adults.During pregnancy, unusual AFP levels may point to genetic conditions or birth defects. For non-pregnant individuals, the test often serves as a tumour marker, aiding in the detection of cancers like liver, ovarian, or testicular cancer.

    The AFP test provides a deeper understanding of potential health concerns, including prenatal genetic disorders and some cancers.

    Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test Parameters

    The AFP test focuses on one specific parameter: the level of alpha feto protein in the blood. This protein is naturally produced by the foetus’s liver and yolk sac. By the age of one, its levels decrease dramatically and remain at minimal levels in adults. Unusual AFP levels may point to possible health concerns or warrant further diagnostic testing.

    Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test Preparation

    Before getting an AFP test, here are a few essential points to note:

    Prerequisites : Fasting is not required before the AFP test.

    Best Time to Get Tested : This test can be done at any time during the day.

    Who Should Get an Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test : You might need this test if:

    • Physical exams or other tests suggest a likelihood of liver, ovarian, or testicular cancer.

    • You are undergoing cancer treatment and need to track the effectiveness of the therapy.

    • Post-treatment monitoring is necessary to check for cancer recurrence.

    • You have conditions like chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, which elevate the risk of liver cancer. Rising AFP levels might signal liver cancer, and the test is often used alongside other tests for monitoring.

    Cautions Before Taking an Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test : No specific precautions are necessary before undergoing this test.

    Why Take the Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test?

    Reasons to opt for an AFP test include:

    Cancer Diagnosis Confirmation : AFP testing, along with other exams, helps diagnose or rule out liver, ovarian, or testicular cancers.

    Predict Cancer Behaviour : It provides insights into how a cancer may progress, assisting in planning appropriate treatments.

    Monitor Cancer Treatment : Changes in AFP levels reflect treatment effectiveness, rising if cancer is growing and decreasing with successful treatment.

    Check for Cancer Recurrence : Routine AFP tests can detect a recurrence of cancer after treatment has been completed.

    Guide Treatment Decisions : For certain cancers, AFP levels may help decide the most suitable treatment approach.

    Monitor Liver Conditions : Chronic liver issues such as hepatitis or cirrhosis increase liver cancer risks, and AFP testing can help keep these conditions under observation.

    AFP Test During Pregnancy : AFP testing during pregnancy may be necessary in these cases:

    • Advanced Maternal Age : Pregnant individuals aged 35 or older may require testing to check foetal health.

    • Family History of Birth Defects : An AFP test can evaluate the likelihood of birth defects when there’s a family history.

    • Diabetes During Pregnancy : This test can help monitor potential complications in pregnancies affected by diabetes.

    FAQs on Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) Test in Mumbai

    In Mumbai, the cost of the AFP test is ₹ 940, and it includes home sample collection within 60 hours after booking.

    Yes, Orange Health offers home sample collection for the AFP test, typically within 60 minutes of booking, based on available slots.

    The AFP test monitors blood AFP levels to help identify liver, ovarian, or testicular cancer, assess treatment effectiveness, and evaluate foetal health during pregnancy, especially for neural tube defects and genetic conditions.

    No fasting is required before taking the AFP test.

    Booking the AFP test involves these steps:

    • Search for the test on the Orange Health platform.

    • Review the details, input your location, and confirm a convenient time.

    • A trained professional will collect your sample at the scheduled time.

    • The sample will be processed at a NABL-accredited, ICMR-approved laboratory.

    • Results will be shared via app, email, or WhatsApp within 78 hours.

    Normal AFP levels in healthy adults are typically less than 7.22 IU/mL, though they may vary depending on individual factors.

    Reports are available within 78 hours of sample collection and can be accessed via app, email, or WhatsApp.

    The frequency of testing will depend on your medical condition and will be determined by your doctor.

    The AFP test measures the concentration of alpha feto protein in your blood.

    Orange Health offers the Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) test in Mumbai, with the convenience of home sample collection, so you don't have to visit a laboratory. Localities served in Mumbai include but are not limited to Colaba, Nariman Point, Marine Drive, Malabar Hill, Churchgate, Worli, Dadar, Parel, Byculla, Bandra, Andheri, Juhu, Ghatkopar, Powai, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur, Santacruz, Khar, Versova, Lokhandwala, Goregaon, Borivali, Kandivali, Mulund, Bhandup, Kurla.

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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