AFP Flashcards
1
Q
What is AFP?
A
a protein produced by the developing fetus
2
Q
What does increased AFP indicate?
A
Neural tube defects (meningocele, myelomeningocele and anencephaly)
Abdominal wall defects (omphalocele and gastroschisis)
Multiple pregnancy
3
Q
What does decreased AFP indicate?
A
Down’s syndrome
Trisomy 18
Maternal diabetes mellitus
