Cystic Fibrosis

Test Information

Title
Cystic Fibrosis
Lab
Category
Respiratory
Test Name (CMS Title)
Cystic Fibrosis
Gene/Platform/Region List
CFTR
Test type
Single Gene
Samples Accepted
Blood, DNA, DNA (Not Accepted for MLPA)
Indications
Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology
Sequencing
Methodology Notes
Luminex CF39 kit; MLPA; Gene Sequencing (Sanger - Robot); Targeted Sanger Sequencing
Disease/Condition
Cystic Fibrosis, Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens (CBAVD), CFTR-related hereditary pancreatitis, Bronchiectasis, Mucoviscidosis

Last Updated: November 14, 2025

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