Q: is afp level of 30000 iu/ml and tumor marker < 5 readings in blood test indicative of liver cancer for a 70 yrs old male?

Very likely: If the AFP is &gt;1,000 units checked twice and confirmed, then it is very likely that you are dealing with Liver Cancer. This can be confirmed with the aid of a MRI scan or CT scan of the liver which will likely show a growth/tumor in the liver.

Q: i am 19 weeks preg sono today showed all normal exept short nasal bone and cyst in brain soft markers . i had prev test maternal nutr and afp were ok?

Most likely normal: Most likely normal - however - I would strongly suggest getting seen by MFM - High risk OB - and there you will see a genetic counselor and a possibly be given the option of genetic testing such as an Amniocentesis

Q: i am a breast cancer survival - do i need to do the tumour markers blood test -ca153, ca19.9, ca12.5, cea, afp?

Helpful: Tumor marker like 27.29 can be use in conjunction with physical exam and xray/mammogram to detect cancer recurrent.

Q: what is the normal cost for afp markers?

Varies: Range from $115 to $170. Please call around in your local community for exact pricing

Q: what is the normal, healthy count for afp markers?

Clinical context: AFP blood tests can be used for a variety of things. In pregnancy it is used as part of genetic and neural tube defect screening. It can be used to detect liver disease and germ cell tumors of the ovaries and testes. Results should be evaluated in the clinical context. Patients without a problem should have very low AFP levels.

Q: i have an afp level of 14.1 ng/ml. two months ago, it was at 13.4 ng/ml. no symptoms. i have had an afp level between 12 and 14 for several years now. i typically have my afp level checked along with other tumor markers, which were normal?

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, if your level has stayed at more or less the same level, it is not a cause for concern. Wish you good health!

Question 1

common causes to order a tumor marker afp test?

Accepted Answer

Liver and testicular: An alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a blood test that checks the level of AFP in a pregnant woman's blood.  It is a substance made in the liver of the fetus. The level  of AFP in the blood of a pregnant woman can help see whether the baby may have chromosomal abnormalities . The test is also used as a tumor marker to help detect and diagnose cancers of the liver, testes, and ovaries. The AFP  is often ordered to monitor people with chronic liver diseases because of an increased risk of developing liver cancer.

Question 2

what is a normal tumor marker afp test in a hep c patient?

Accepted Answer

No specific level: AFP is used in the surveillance for liver cancer in patients with liver cirrhosis irrespective of cause. Its done every 6 months along with ultrasound of the liver.  A normal range is less than 10. A level greater than 10 does not mean that there is liver cancer especially in persons with liver disease, that is why serial measurements are done. A liver mass plus elevated AFP is more concerning.

Question 3

triple marker test on 15.6 week of preg. shows afp 29.04ng/ml 0.67mom, ue3 .98ng/ml 1.17mom, hcg 48.10iu/ml  1.26mom, down;s risk 1:374, shud i worry?

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal : If your risk was 1:374 that sounds like a normal result. You can contact the ordering physician and seek clarification if you are in doubt but it sounds like your testing was normal

Question 4

already had harmony test, afp, first trimester screening and they were all very low what might a dr suggest if soft markers are found on anatomy scan?

Accepted Answer

Reassurance!: If all that's found is a soft marker, and your screening and cell free dna  results are normal, the most likely answer is that the soft marker is a normal variant. However if there is a finding consistent with a birth defect, that might merit further investigation, such as diagnostic testing within amniocentesis.

Question 5

is afp level of 30000 iu/ml and tumor marker < 5 readings in blood test indicative of liver cancer for a 70 yrs old male?

Accepted Answer

Very likely: If the AFP is &gt;1,000 units checked twice and confirmed, then it is very likely that you are dealing with Liver Cancer. This can be confirmed with the aid of a MRI scan or CT scan of the liver which will likely show a growth/tumor in the liver.

Question 6

i am 19 weeks preg sono today showed all normal exept short nasal bone and cyst in brain soft markers . i had prev test maternal nutr and afp were ok?

Accepted Answer

Most likely normal: Most likely normal - however - I would strongly suggest getting seen by MFM - High risk OB - and there you will see a genetic counselor and a possibly be given the option of genetic testing such as an Amniocentesis

Question 7

i am a breast cancer survival - do i need to do the tumour markers blood test -ca153, ca19.9, ca12.5, cea, afp?

Accepted Answer

Helpful: Tumor marker like 27.29 can be use in conjunction with physical exam and xray/mammogram to detect cancer recurrent.

Question 8

what is the normal cost for afp markers?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Range from $115 to $170. Please call around in your local community for exact pricing

Question 9

what is the normal, healthy count for afp markers?

Accepted Answer

Clinical context: AFP blood tests can be used for a variety of things. In pregnancy it is used as part of genetic and neural tube defect screening. It can be used to detect liver disease  and germ cell tumors of the ovaries and testes. Results should be evaluated in the clinical context. Patients without a problem should have very low AFP levels.

Question 10

i have an afp level of 14.1 ng/ml. two months ago, it was at 13.4 ng/ml. no symptoms. i have had an afp level between 12 and 14 for several years now. i typically have my afp level checked along with other tumor markers, which were normal?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, if your level has stayed at more or less the same level, it is not a cause for concern.    Wish you good health!

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Triple marker test on 15.6 week of preg. shows afp 29.04ng/ml 0.67mom, ue3 .98ng/ml 1.17mom, hcg 48.10iu/ml 1.26mom, down;s risk 1:374, shud i worry?

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Already had harmony test, afp, first trimester screening and they were all very low what might a dr suggest if soft markers are found on anatomy scan?

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Is afp level of 30000 iu/ml and tumor marker < 5 readings in blood test indicative of liver cancer for a 70 yrs old male?

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I am 19 weeks preg sono today showed all normal exept short nasal bone and cyst in brain soft markers . i had prev test maternal nutr and afp were ok?

A member asked:

I am a breast cancer survival - do i need to do the tumour markers blood test -ca153, ca19.9, ca12.5, cea, afp?

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What is the normal cost for afp markers?

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What is the normal, healthy count for afp markers?

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I have an afp level of 14.1 ng/ml. two months ago, it was at 13.4 ng/ml. no symptoms. i have had an afp level between 12 and 14 for several years now. i typically have my afp level checked along with other tumor markers, which were normal?

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