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CF carrier state
- Question
- In case of confirmed CF carrier state in CF child's siblings (F508 del) should any additional tests be performed? Ii it neccessary, if no symptoms are present?
- Answer
- Dear Questioner,
If the CF carrier state is not accompanied by any symptom of the disease, there is no need to perform any specific additional tests, including biochemical or radiological tests.
Best regards, Natalia Kobelska-Dubiel, MD. PhD - 20.01.2009