| Description: |
CF (Cystic Fibrosis) is the most common life-threatening autosomal recessive disorder in Caucasians and has an incidence of ~1:2000-3000 births in several ethnic groups. Counseling and carrier screening are recommended for anyone who is planning to have children. This CF screening test detects 32 CFTR mutations, including the 23 mutations that are currently recommended by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). |
