According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the sweat test has been the “gold standard” for diagnosing CF for more than 40 years. When it is performed by trained technicians, and evaluated in an experienced, reliable laboratory, the sweat test is still the best test to diagnose CF.
[En Español -- Procedimiento de la Prueba de Sudor y Preguntas Comunes -- La prueba de sudor ha sido el “estándar de oro” para el diagnóstico de Fibrosis Quística (FQ) {CF, su sigla en inglés} por mas de 40 años. Cuando se realiza por técnicos capacitados y evaluado en un laboratorio con experiencia y de confianza, la prueba de sudor sigue siendo la mejor prueba para diagnosticar FQ.]
Today, medical technology is able to offer information about the future health of individuals. Using genetic information, tests can be offered to determine if a person might have a child that may have certain diseases or health care needs.
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