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The triple or AFP test determines whether your baby is at risk for spina bifida or other problems. If your test comes back positive, you may be alarmed, but it only means that your blood level showed an abnormal amount of a substance called alpha-fetoprotein. There are other reasons why this may be raised, such as misdating of the pregnancy or a twin pregnancy.
