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A false positive newborn screening result due to a complex allele carrying two frequent CF-causing variants.
Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society - 1 May 2016
Bergougnoux Anne, Boureau-Wirth Amandine, Rouzier Cécile, Altieri Jean-Pierre, Verneau Fanny, Larrieu Lise, Koenig Michel, Claustres Mireille, Raynal Caroline
Abstract excerpt
The detection of two frequent CFTR disease-causing variations in the context of a newborn screening program (NBS) usually leads to the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) and a relevant genetic counseling in the family. In the present study, CF-causing variants p.Phe508del (F508del) and c.3140-26A>G (3272-26A>G) were identified on a neonate with positive ImmunoReactive Trypsinogen test by the Elucigene™ CF30 kit....
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