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momofsinus
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Hi - need some advice for our situation. My son, 22, is the one with chronic sinus infections/polyps. First sweat chloride test at local hospital was 53. Retest at CFF center at Loyola was 21 in one arm and 27 in the other.
Should I ask about these vastly different results at each lab?
Should I push for genetic testing to once and for all rule CF in or out? Our ENT doctor is great but is puzzled by my son's case - most people respond well to surgery and get relief, the mucus he has is very thick and sticky (he goes for cleanings about once a month) and multiple cultures have been negative for resistant bacteria or mold.
Does anyone know the cost involved for genetic testing (ballpark figure)I'm thinking our insurance won't cover since last chloride results are so low.
Thanks for listening. I would appreciate any thoughts.
Should I ask about these vastly different results at each lab?
Should I push for genetic testing to once and for all rule CF in or out? Our ENT doctor is great but is puzzled by my son's case - most people respond well to surgery and get relief, the mucus he has is very thick and sticky (he goes for cleanings about once a month) and multiple cultures have been negative for resistant bacteria or mold.
Does anyone know the cost involved for genetic testing (ballpark figure)I'm thinking our insurance won't cover since last chloride results are so low.
Thanks for listening. I would appreciate any thoughts.