Diagnosis+&+Testing

= Diagnosis & Testing = = =

What tests can be done to determine if your child has Cystic Fibrosis?

 * ===** Sweat Test **===



A sweat test measures the concentration of salt in a person's sweat. We know that a high salt level indicates Cystic Fibrosis.

 * ===** Newborn Screening **===

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When a baby is born, doctors perform newborn screening tests that help detect diseases such as Cystic Fibrosis. Early detection can prolong the life of the child, improve growth, maintain healthy lungs, and reduces hospital visits. =====
 * ===** Genetic Carrier Testing **===

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These tests help determine carriers who do not have Cystic Fibrosis but could potentially carry the defective gene. It is helpful for people that plan on becoming pregnant because they can determine whether or not they should conceive a child together based on the results of the test. =====