Cystic Fibrosis

Diagnosis
Cystic fibrosis
Department
Pulmonary Medicine; Pediatric Gastroenterology

1. Start the referral process:

Use your own referral form or notes* or download one of our forms:

2. Gather records:

For adult referrals, Pulmonary Medicine:

  • Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis:
    • Recent chart notes supporting the diagnosis
    • CF genetic testing (if available)
    • Sweat Chloride testing (if available)
    • CF Smart Reports (if available)
    • Nasal Potential Difference testing (if available)
    • Bronchoscopy study (if available)
    • Chest imaging - Chest X-ray (CXR) & Chest CT (if available)
    • Echocardiogram (if available)
    • Labs supporting the diagnosis
    • Arterial blood gas (ABG) (last year) (if available)
    • Lung biopsy report (if available)
    • All pulmonary function test reports (if available)
    • Pulmonary rehab reports (if available)
    • Sleep study, sleep clinic notes, nocturnal oximetry (if available)
    • Sputum study (sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage results including respiratory cultures and serologies) - lab studies (if available)
    • Thoracic surgery report (if available)
    • Allergist records & testing as noted above if the patient saw one for asthma or other pulmonary diseases.
    • Lung ventilation and perfusion scan (V/Q scan) - radiologic study (if available)
    • Right heart catheterization procedure report (if available)
    • Lung pathology reports (if available)
    • Bronchoscopy study (if available)
       
  • Undiagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis - request for OHSU to diagnose:
    • Recent chart notes supporting the diagnosis
    • CF Genetic testing (if available)
    • Sweat Chloride testing (if available)
    • Bronchoscopy study (if available)
    • Chest imaging - Chest X-ray (CXR) & Chest CT (if available)
    • Echocardiogram (if available)
    • Labs supporting the diagnosis
    • Arterial blood gas (ABG) (last year) (if available)
    • Lung biopsy report (if available)
    • All pulmonary function test reports (if available)
    • Pulmonary rehab reports (if available)
    • Sleep study, sleep clinic notes, nocturnal oximetry (if available)
    • Sputum study (sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage results including respiratory cultures and serologies) - lab studies (if available)
    • Thoracic surgery report (if available)
    • Allergist records & testing as noted above if the patient saw one for asthma or other pulmonary diseases.
    • Lung ventilation and perfusion scan (V/Q scan) - radiologic study (if available)
    • Right heart catheterization procedure report (if available)
    • Lung pathology reports (if available)
    • Bronchoscopy study (if available)

For Pediatric Gastroenterology:

  • Growth chart
  • Labs
  • Imaging

3. Fax the referral and all records to 503-346-6854.

* Referral notes or forms should include:

  • Patient name, date of birth, sex, address and phone number
  • Referring provider’s name, address and phone number
  • Diagnosis or reason for referral
  • Department patient is being referred to
  • Most recent chart notes supporting the diagnosis or reason for referral

For help or to arrange provider-to-provider advice, call 503-494-4567.

Date Revised May 01, 2024