Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Detection - Book Test at Low Cost

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder. It occurs when the mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene happen. CFTR is a chloride channel that plays a crucial role in the transport of ions across cell membranes, particularly in the lungs, pancreas, intestine, and sweat glands.

Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Detection is used to detect the mutation F 508 to determine whether the patient is a carrier of CF mutation.

Why is Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Detection?

The doctors recommend this test when a child or adult shows the symptoms of cystic fibrosis such as:

• A persistent cough
• Recurrent wheezing
• Exercise intolerance
• Repeated lung infections
• Inflamed nasal passages
• Stuffy nose
• Recurrent sinusitis
• Trouble breathing etc.

This test is advised for pregnant women to confirm whether she is the carrier of cystic fibrosis mutation so that it becomes easy to determine whether the baby is having the risk of CF.

Sample Type Required

>>4ml of whole blood
Or
>>10ml of amniotic fluid

Cost of Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Detection

The cost of Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Detection near me in Delhi ranges from INR 5000 to INR 35000