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CFTR

Carrier statusCarrier statusStrong evidenceNotable

Carrier of cystic fibrosis: 1 in 4 risk to children if both partners carry.

You can be a perfectly healthy CFTR carrier. If your partner is also a carrier, each child has a 1 in 4 chance of cystic fibrosis, which is useful to know before or during family planning.

Associated with

  • cystic fibrosis
  • carrier
  • family planning
  • recessive

Educational only. Significant findings should be reviewed with a clinician.

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Educational reference only — not a diagnosis. Discuss significant findings with a clinician.