Has anyone had an AFP test? Did you have any false positives?

Question

I'm an older mom and last time I had an amnio, but this time I have a new doc and he wants to do the AFP 1st and if we get any positives, then do the amnio. The midwife warned me it has a lot of false positives.

Answer 1

Sometimes you can have false positives on an AFP test if you are not accurate about the date of your last menstrual cycle.  The test could also be incorrect if you are taking certain medications.  there are also several other reason that the test could be incorrect.  

Answer 2

YEAH 10Y/O HAD A POSTIVE  RESULT.MY BABY HAD A BIRTH DEFECT AND NEVER MAD IT,BUT NOW I HAVE 3 BEAUTIFUL HEALHY CHILDREN. I THINK GOD DOES THING FOR A REASON...