Alpha fetoprotein (Maternity)
Background:
Screening for trisomy 21 in pregnancy
For AFP analysis in Oncology patients, please see AFP (Oncology)
Other Comments:
Analysed at Birmingham Women's Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TG
About This Test
Department: Biochemistry (referred)
Requirement:
- Gel/clotted (yellow/red top)
Turnaround Time:
6 - 8 weeks