Alpha-fetoprotein

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Contents 1 General 2 Common Acronym 3 Also Called 4 More Information about the Test and its Results 5 References

General

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"A protein produced by the fetus that is present in the amniotic fluid and in the mother's blood." [1]

Common Acronym

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AFP

Also Called

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Maternal Serum Alpha-fetoprotein, common acronym: MSAFP

More Information about the Test and its Results

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Alpha-fetoprotein Test at BirthAction

References

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^[1] ACOG Guide to Planning for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, 1990, ISBN 0-915473-13-5

Jessica anne010 21:18, 9 October 2010 (PDT)