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Suggested criteria for cystic fibrosis newborn screening.
| Incidence of CF: greater than 1:25,000 |
| Aim at minimum sensitivity of 95% |
| IRT/DNA—unless unavailable or not feasible |
| Diagnosis including sweat chloride within 4 weeks of age |
| Assessment program for tests, including plans for monitoring and updating |
| Availability of a complete specialist CF team |
