Cystic Fibrosis

One in 25 people in the United States carries a genetic mutation for cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited disease that affects the lungs, digestive system, sweat glands, and male fertility through a condition called CBAVD. Genetic testing for CF can determine whether you are a carrier, and if so, understand your chances of passing the CF mutation on to a child. Another possibility is that an early diagnosis of CF can result in early treatment and the enactment of preventive measures. DNA Direct offers genetic testing for CF mutations. The cost is $260.