CF Mutation Panel

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects mainly the lungs, pancreas, and sweat glands. It leads to the production of thick, sticky mucus and can cause recurrent respiratory infections and impaired function of the pancreas. The CF gene mutation panel detects mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene on chromosome seven to identify carriers of the disease and to screen for or help make a diagnosis of CF.