CF+Tests

**Tests**

 * 1) DNA-based blood test to help detect CF (looks at gene known to cause disease).
 * 2) [|Sweat chloride test] (high salt level in sweat indicates disease).
 * 3) [|Fecal fat test] (meaures the percent of unabsorbed fat).
 * 4) [|Upper GI and small bowel series] (patient swallows barium and x-rays are taken of the digestive system).
 * 5) Measurement of pancreatic functions.

__Amniocentasis-__ A sample of the amniotic fluid is taken and tested. __Chorionic Villus Sampling-__ A biopsy (sample of tissue) is taken from the placenta.
 * Tests During Pregnancy:**

Because defective gene responsible for cystic fibrosis is now found to be in the middle of chromosome 7, it is now possible to develop screening test that identifies the carriers of CF gene.

Sources [|Encyclopedia Britannica] [|BUPA] __**//To return to Table of Contents, click here//**__