Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI), in Gurugram

Managing medication:

Tell the collection staff about any prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal products you're using, and keep taking them unless advised otherwise.

Fasting instructions:

No fasting is required. Eat and drink as usual, stay well hydrated, and simply avoid alcohol and heavy exercise in the 12 hours before your appointment.

Timing:

Book whenever is convenient; for fasting or hormone tests an early-morning slot is ideal. GetVisit covers Manesar, New Colony, and all of Gurugram.

What to bring along:

Bring your doctor's prescription, a valid photo ID, and your insurance card if you're using cashless OPD. Loose sleeves make collection easier.

Single standalone test:

Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI). Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI)?

Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) is commonly included in fetal well-being or antenatal ultrasound assessments. Doctors order it when there are concerns such as decreased fetal movements, abnormal growth, leaking fluid, or maternal high blood pressure.

Who should get Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) done in Gurugram?

NAFLD is rising rapidly among Gurugram's large corporate workforce in Cyber City, Golf Course Road, and DLF phases, driven by sedentary desk work, high-calorie dining, irregular meals, and rising alcohol use in the corporate social scene. NAFLD affects an estimated 25 to 35% of India's urban adults , the majority unaware. Regular liver testing in Gurugram's residential areas including Cyber City and Sector 15 enables lifestyle intervention before irreversible scarring occurs. Patients recovering from hepatitis, those in alcohol recovery, and anyone with persistently unexplained fatigue also benefit from regular liver monitoring.

What conditions can Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) help diagnose?

It helps diagnose or monitor low fluid (oligohydramnios) and high fluid (polyhydramnios), placental problems, and some fetal urinary or structural issues. Abnormal results may arise from dehydration, ruptured membranes, diabetes, hypertension, or fetal anomalies. A family history of birth defects or prior pregnancy complications can make AFI monitoring more important.

What do Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) results mean?

ALT above 56 U/L or AST above 40 U/L signals hepatocyte stress. The pattern matters: ALT greater than AST typically suggests NAFLD or viral hepatitis. An AST:ALT ratio above 2 points to alcoholic hepatitis. High ALP with normal transaminases suggests bile duct disease rather than liver cell damage. Low albumin alongside high bilirubin indicates serious loss of liver function.

How often should Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) be repeated?

Adults with no liver risk factors and a previously normal result: annually. Patients with NAFLD or treated hepatitis: every 6 months. Patients on hepatotoxic medication: baseline before starting, then at 1 month, 3 months, and every 6 months during treatment. Patients with active liver disease: at intervals specified by their gastroenterologist.

What happens after Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) results are ready?

Once your results appear in your GetVisit profile, discuss them with your doctor or a GetVisit-verified specialist. Your doctor will interpret each value in the context of your full health history, current medications, and symptoms, and advise on the next step: lifestyle change, repeat testing, medication adjustment, or specialist referral. All GetVisit reports are stored permanently and can be shared with any doctor instantly.