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How Accurate Is The AFP Test?
Question: Do you think AFP test would be have a lot of fales positive result? Can I ask my Doctor to recalculate about my due date?
Brief Answer:
High rate of true positive in your case
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, yes AFP Test if done alone has some false positive results definitely but as you have done AFP levels after abnormal NT levels at the age of 37, the rate of false positivity declines sharply.
I would like to know the results of all the tests that you have done so far for the purpose of detection of neural tube defects so that I can advise you better.
Also upload you’re blood sugar levels and your ultrasound reports.
Waiting for your response
Regards
Dr Manisha
High rate of true positive in your case
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, yes AFP Test if done alone has some false positive results definitely but as you have done AFP levels after abnormal NT levels at the age of 37, the rate of false positivity declines sharply.
I would like to know the results of all the tests that you have done so far for the purpose of detection of neural tube defects so that I can advise you better.
Also upload you’re blood sugar levels and your ultrasound reports.
Waiting for your response
Regards
Dr Manisha
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