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Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening
What Is Carrier Screening?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier screening is a blood test that determines if you are a carrier of the defective gene that causes CF. The test can help you determine if you and your partner have an increased chance of having a child born with CF.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference June 15, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Susanna McColley, MD - Pediatric Pulmonology |
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