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What screening process is used for cystic fibrosis cf?

Dr. HARRY OPSIMOS, St. George's University School of Medicine Answered Sep. 8, 2012
19 years experience in Pediatrics - Pulmonology
Varies by state. In the us the process varies in each state - usually it involves an initial blood work and some genetic blood analysis.
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Dr. Michael Korona, University of Virginia School of Medicine Answered May. 17, 2012
30 years experience in Radiology - Interventional
Good info@ Cff.Org.
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