Test & specimen information
Cystic fibrosis
Overview
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited condition affecting breathing and digestion. CF causes the build-up of thick mucus which traps bacteria, resulting in recurrent infections that damage the lungs. Thick mucus in the gut also makes digestion of food difficult. People with CF require daily physiotherapy to clear mucus from their lungs, frequent courses of antibiotics and need to take medicine to help with digestion. There is no cure for CF but better treatments are under research and development.
We screen for:
- 175 cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) variants and
- 178 in diagnostic tests.
See the full list of CF variants.
Test type
Next generation sequencing (massively parallel sequencing) NGS
Genes tested
Turnaround time
2-3 weeks. See below.
Cost
$212.50. Medicare rebates may apply for eligible patients.