AFP. AFP is a protein normally found in high concentration in fetal serum. It is produced initially by yolk sac cells and then by hepatocytes. AFP concentration in neonatal blood ranges between 10 ...
apart, and chromosomes of the villi analysed. Sera were sent blind & only after AFP assay results were sent to Milan were karyotypes released. MSAFP≤0.6 MOM occurred in 5/17 (45.5%) significant ...
AFP concentration will tend to be lower in large women and high in small women. Black women have higher serum AFP concentrations but lower risk for NTDs. Insulin-dependent diabetics have lower ...