MaineNature
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I'm confused as to what test my granddaughter had. It was referred to as a Newborn Screening, which is when the CF possibility was raised.
Then I kept hearing "the PKU test". From what I've read, the phenylketonuria (PKU) test is done to check whether a newborn baby has the enzyme needed to use phenylalanine in his or her body.
What, if anything, does this have to do with CF?
Thanks,
Grammie Sue
Then I kept hearing "the PKU test". From what I've read, the phenylketonuria (PKU) test is done to check whether a newborn baby has the enzyme needed to use phenylalanine in his or her body.
What, if anything, does this have to do with CF?
Thanks,
Grammie Sue