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Cystic Fibrosis |
Diagnosis07/27/2006 |
If a newborn screen comes back as a positive, category B and so far one gene detected, it is still possible to have the disease? The 1st sweat test came back with not enough sweat to measure so a repeat will be next week. Thank-you.
I am unable to give any percentages or likelihood numbers because of state-to-state differences in panels which are used for newborn screen. However, in general, since we are never 100% sure of what new gene may be present (and fails to be picked up on the panel) and not be detected, the proof of diagnosis of "CF vs not CF" is usually not available until the sweat test or other definitive test is completed successfully.
I am not, nor was our genetics counselor, familiar with category B.
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Karen S McCoy, MD Professor of Pediatrics Professor at the School of Allied Medical Professionals College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
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