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what kind of test do i need????
- Thread starter anonymous
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You need a genetic blood test for CF. If possible go through your brothers CF doctors office. The test needs to be done by an accredited CF center to limit error. If you go outside of his doctors office, make sure you tell them that your brother has CF & you want to find out if you are a carrier. Whereever you go be sure they verify & tell you what mutation of the gene you are carrying. I am assuming it should be the same as your brothers. For some reason I ??? myself on that, but it should be right!
Yes it is a blood test, usually just a vial-maybe 2 depending on the laboratory. You could probably have a family doctor order it. A CF clinic is a good idea but it also depends on how your brother was diagnosed and if he had ever had a blood test, but you said you were unaware of his mutations. I woudl actually recommend that both you and he get tested. It is good to know your mutations, it will certainly apply to him if he ever wants to have children.