Cystic Fibrosis Expanded Panel
This is an expanded mutation
panel of 70 mutations for cystic fibrosis for diagnostic testing; especially
for testing in those persons whose family history or ethnicity requires testing
for less common mutations.
Cystic fibrosis is a
common genetic disorder resulting in chronic pulmonary, gastrointestinal and
pancreatic disease. There is wide variability in clinical symptoms. CF is
inherited in a recessive manner, which means that both parents must be carriers
to have an affected child. When both parents are carriers, there is a 25%
chance with each pregnancy that the child will be affected.
Genetic counseling and
CF molecular testing are recommended for the reproductive partners and at-risk
family members of CF carriers.
Private MD
Lab Services offers the following expanded panel for cystic
fibrosis:
