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High Afp and High Bilirubin Liver Test - What could it means?
I'm wondering what could be the cause of an elevated AFP and elevated bilirubin for liver function test. I'm 28 (F), single, don't smoke nor drink. Weighting at 31kg at 143cm. I seldom eats meat, my diet consists more of veggies/tofu/egg and rice. My local reference of AFP is 8.1 ug/L and below. Mine was at 9.2. The local reference of bilirubin is within 0 - 26 umol/L, and mine, was at 42 umol/L. I don't see any yellowing on my skin nor my eyes. GP said that it could be liver cancer hence he's referring me to see a specialist. I'm really worried.
I've been searching on Google for high AFP and high bilirubin for an answer but the more I search, the more it makes me confused. All my other tests, are within normal ranges, expect that I noticed that there's a little comment on my RBC that says - Majority of RBC are normochromic and normocytic. All my RBC and WBC are within normal range, so, I'm wondering what that means.
Anyone here able to share their story or opinion on my test results?
Thank you.
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Seeing a hepatologist, liver doctor, will give you some answers. They will probably do more tests to find out what is going on. AFP is a tumor marker used to detect cancer and the probably the reason your doc gave you the referral. It is only one indicator though and they will need more information for any diagnosis. Try to stay positive and make your appointment soon to relieve your worries. Best of luck to you.
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3 Reactions@daisysun I can understand your worries. Whenever we hear the word “cancer” that’s applied to us, most of us worry and panic. I have a few questions that will help me to figure out how to support you.
1. Why were these blood tests ordered? Were these done as part of a routine physical examination?
2. Are you having some symptoms that led you to make an appointment with your GP?
You have a very healthy lifestyle and that’s wonderful. I’d like to reassure you about something. There are many reasons other than cancer why blood tests show results that are “out of range”. Blood tests are only one part of a diagnostic process and the values are not 100% accurate. Why is this? Because there is always a degree of error in anything statistical. That degree of error can be due to many things such as human error (how the lab is run, who ran and analyzed your results) or lab equipment. This is why no medical provider will rely solely on blood tests. Blood tests are only one indicator and anything that looks out of range will hopefully be followed up by the doctor. Since your doctor made a referral to a liver specialist I hope you will get answers to why your blood tests show these results.
When is your appointment with the liver specialist? I hope it is very soon so that you can answers to your questions. In the meantime you can keep doing what you are already doing. Living a healthy lifestyle.
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3 ReactionsStill waiting for the clinic to get back to me with an appointment date with the specialist. I'm really worried if it's cancer. Hopefully it's nothing much.
The blood test for tumour marker is part of the health screening package that I bought. No, I don't have any symptoms of any upper right abdomen pain at all. I went just for a normal health screening. I do have chronic gastritis and Gerd, therefore my pain is usually on my upper left abdomen but it's not a constant ache. It only happens occasionally. I do get heart palpitations and feel brain fog easily, and, I'm seeing a cardiologist now, will be doing echocardiogram and holter monitor to rule out any heart diseases.
I'm more worried because my liver function test, the bilirubin is high. 😔
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