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Because there are more than 1,000 mutations of the CF gene, symptoms differ from person to person. But in general they include:
A blood test is available to help detect CF. The test looks for variations in a gene known to cause the disease. Other tests use to diagnose CF include:
Cystic fibrosis may alter the results of the following tests:
US Food and Drug Administration. FDA Approves First DNA-based Test to Detect Cystic Fibrosis . Rockville, MD: National Press Office; May 16, 2005. Press Release P05-23.
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