CF Carrier
RL31211
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Can we find out if the donors are carriers of cystic fibrosis.
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RL31211
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All donors are screened for 97 mutations of CF. From here on the website under How it Works -- Donor Qualification:
Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic illness that typically involves severe lung disease and gastrointestinal problems. People with CF often have a shortened lifespan. Cystic fibrosis is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner which means that both parents have to carry mutations for CF to be at risk of having a child affected with this disorder. CF occurs most often among individuals of Caucasian ancestry; approximately 1 out of every 25 healthy Northern European or Ashkenazi Jewish individuals carries a mutation for CF. Carrier screening for cystic fibrosis is performed by analyzing the donor's DNA for common mutations or changes in the gene for CF. CF carrier screening is performed on all of CCB's sperm donor applicants, regardless of the donor's ancestry.
If you are a carrier and require additional testing beyond the 97 mutations, please contact our Genetics Department.
Regards,
Scott
CCB