Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis (Cont.)

Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis and CF Carrier Testing

You may want to check to see if you are a cystic fibrosis carrier if:
 
  • You have a family history of cystic fibrosis
  • You are a partner of someone with cystic fibrosis
  • You are planning a pregnancy.
     
A genetics counselor at your local hospital can take a blood or saliva sample to see if it contains the abnormal CFTR gene that causes cystic fibrosis. The blood or saliva sample will detect 9 out of 10 cases of cystic fibrosis. Some insurance plans cover genetic testing.
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD