What is the name of the test for cystic fibrosis?

Question

Before i begin having children, I would like to be tested to see if I am a carrier for cystic fibrosis. The gene is in my husband's family, so before getting pregnant I would like to know if I am as well

Answer 1

its called RARE MUTATION ANALYSIS

Answer 2

The most common test for cystic fibrosis is called the sweat test. It measures the amount of salt (sodium chloride) in the sweat. In this test, an area of the skin (usually the forearm) is made to sweat by using a chemical called pilocarpine and applying a mild electric current.