The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursing
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J Perinat Neonatal Nurs · Sep 1999
ReviewCarrier screening for cystic fibrosis: a perinatal perspective.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common autosomal recessive disorders in the United States today. One in 29 Americans, greater than 10 million people of Caucasian ethnicity, is a carrier for this genetic condition. ⋯ It can be anticipated that perinatal nurses will be part of the process of carrier screening of CF for prenatal patients. This article describes the nature of CF, the options for testing, and the basics of the molecular testing so nurses can be instrumental in the education process when this becomes standard practice.