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Neonatal cystic fibrosis screening
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Neonatal cystic fibrosis screening?
Neonatal cystic fibrosis screening is a blood test that looks for increased levels of immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT), an enzyme produced by the pancreas. The test is performed on newborns to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF).
Alternative Names:
Cystic fibrosis screening - neonatal; Immunoreactive trypsinogen; IRT test
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