Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease most common in individuals of Caucasian and Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, but also occurring in other ethnic groups. Symptoms vary from mild to severe, and include life-threatening lung infections, digestion problems, diarrhea, poor growth and infertility. Average lifespan today is less than 40 years of age.

Testing options for Cystic Fibrosis

• Amniocentesis/Amniotic Fluid Testing
• Ashkenazi Jewish Carrier Testing
• Carrier Testing
• Chorionic Villi Sampling (CVS)
• Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Testing

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