September 2017 Moms
dhenderson8
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Elevated AFP
dhenderson8
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i received my AFP results and mine was 2.7. My dr office told me that the cut off is 2.5. They don't seem too worried and I, on the other hand, am having panic attacks. I can't have my anatomy u/s until I'm 20 weeks which will be 5/10. Has anyone else had this happen?? I've seen where Dr offices give some people ratios, but they just told me they'll check him on the u/s when I come in!
Re: Elevated AFP
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!
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.