| ARMS | Amplification-Refractory Mutation System |
| CF | Cystic Fibrosis |
| CFTR | Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator |
| CFSPID | Cystic fibrosis screen positive with an inconclusive diagnosis |
| DBS | dry blood spots |
| FE | fecal elastase |
| IRT | Immunoreactive trypsinogen |
| NB | newborn |
| NBS | Newborn screening |
| PAP | Pancreatitis associated protein |
| PI | pancreatic insufficient |
| PS | pancreatic sufficient |
| SCT | Sweat chloride (Cl−) test |
| PPV | Positive predictive value |