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Alternate Names : Fetal alpha globulin, AFP

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Normal AFP levels for men for for non-pregnant women are less than 300 nanograms per milliliter.

Greater-than-normal levels of AFP in men and non-pregnant women may indicate:

cancer in testes, ovaries, biliary (liver secretion) tract, stomach, or pancreas
cirrhosis of the liver
liver cancer
malignant teratoma
recovery from hepatitis

During pregnancy, increased levels of AFP may indicate:

Fetal defects.
Spina bifida.
Anencephaly.
Omphalocele.
Tetralogy of Fallot.
Duodenal atresia.
Turner's syndrome.
Intrauterine death.

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Review Date : 9/2/2009
Reviewed By : Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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