Frequently asked questions: Alpha-fetoprotein of pregnancy (AFP)
Usually, in the second trimester of pregnancy, doctors offer to undergo screening, which includes an analysis for alpha-fetoprotein, or AFP for short. Alpha-fetoprotein is a protein produced in the baby’s body in the womb, and its analysis allows you to assess the risk of a neural tube defect and chromosomal abnormalities. To help you understand …
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