RefHelp has new guidance on Cystic Fibrosis Genetic testing. It details the criteria for testing and is there to support GPs who wish to undertake this testing in Primary Care. Detailed info here: https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/cystic-fibrosis-carrier-testing\/ <\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n In most cases of chronic diarrhoea in children, provided growth is good & absence of red flags, no further investigation is required. Follow-up to review the trend of symptoms and growth is advisable. 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