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Cystic fibrosis: probable carrier template letter

Laboratories can use this template to notify a GP of a child's blood spot screening result of possible carrier of the cystic fibrosis (CF) gene.

• From: NHS England
• Published: 1 February 2014
• Last updated: 25 February 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Letter template for notification of probable cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier (by screening laboratory to GP)

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Screening laboratories can use this template to notify GPs of a possible carrier blood spot screening result for the cystic fibrosis (CF) gene.

Published 1 February 2014

Last updated 25 February 2026 + show all updates

1. 25 February 2026

   Updated letter to include reference to hereditary tyrosinaemia type 1 (HT1). Changed lead organisation from Public Health England to NHS England.

2. 27 October 2020

   Updated letter template.

3. 21 August 2017

   Added updated letter template.

4. 1 February 2014

   First published.