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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).

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Cystic fibrosis screening - neonatal; Immunoreactive trypsinogen; IRT test 

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