cystic fibrosis - zosima

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why is molecular Dx ( DNA studies ) not possible for diagnostic purpose ?

NOTE- CF is a very high yield topic

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i think a sweat test is faster to do but a PCR with ASO can also be done...

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do u know how many gene mutation leads to CF 150 ! so ----) u know ---

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it is difficult for each mutation that is y

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it is difficult to make a test * for each ta ta ta

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dear zosima,just recently i did my step 1,i thought i am done with step 1 materials

but i see,question like biochemisty format,even another place i saw biostat questions

so if i am correct,still we need to be updated with step 1material

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hey zosmia i do agree with u

heres some info which u may find interesting take a look..

http://www.genetests.org/servlet/access?db=geneclinics&site=gt&id=8888891&key=Meng6rDicDBYD&gry=&fcn=y&fw=TtUc&filename=/profiles/cf/index.html

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i think understanding pathophysiologic disease mechanisms is the basis for both steps . boistat - i heard u need just the basic 'must know' stuff.

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thanks cd45 !!!