Elevated AFP

Re: Elevated AFP

• labby18 member

  April 2017

  I am so sorry that you are going through this. I haven't experienced it, my online portal had my results and all the ratios were 1 in over 10k chance. Maybe you can log in there if you can? Hope all is well. 

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• wyomama0427 member

  April 2017

  I'm also sorry you are going through this. I would try not to worry, because your doctor isn't worried. I'm sure it's hard not to stress, but that's not good for you or baby. If your doctor doesn't seem concerned then try not to stress about it. 
  
  Also it looks like you're new, you should introduce yourself on the intro board so we can get to know you a little better! This board is extremely supportive!

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• dogdisnylovr member

  April 2017

  My AFP test came back low, which meant increased risk for Down Syndrome. I immediately went back in for additional blood work. The 1 week wait to get the results could have possibly been one of the worst weeks in my life. I was anxious all the time and it was all I could think of. 
  
  The test does a calculation based on your age, weight, gestational age, and a few other things and compares it to the normal. If any of the 4 things they test (I don't know exactly what they are) aren't "normal" compared to others with the same age, weight, etc. then it will test you results are abnormal. Is assesses a risk based on that. Mine was 1/166. My second test eventually came back negative for any chromosomal abnormalities, thankfully. 
  
  I know this may not have helped much because nothing would help me during that week, but try to relax and much as possible. You could always ask your Dr. for an additional test like a Panorama. Although depending on when your A/S is you may just want to wait for it since the results can take 7-10 business days. 

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