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The new born was having mild meconium aspirated syndrome 7 days ago and he has come out and doing very well now.All other activities of baby is very good.But when new born screening test is given we see CF as abnormal .Even in repeat also we see this.I am really scared about it.
The report showing IRT is 78 which should be under 65.
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Doesn't prove it. It can give false positives
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Need to repeat after a month. If still elevated, a sweat chloride test and genetic study can be done for confirmation
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Needs confirmation test .
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Kindly meet in person
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Please consult a genetic specialist or senior pediatrician. IRT looks only a little high. In clear cut cases it is double or more of normal. The screening tests are not very accurate. Many times confirmation tests come normal later.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Can get the confirmatory test done
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Dr. Varun Kusagur
Pediatrician
15 yrs exp
Davanagere
Opinion from Genetic specialist is necessary
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Needs confirmation test. Kindly consult pediatrician for the same
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Dr. Girija R G
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult a pediatrician , needs further confirmatory tests for CF.
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