Sweat test
A sweat test is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis. During the test,
medicine that causes sweating is applied with a gauze pad to either the arm or
the thigh. A mild electrical current pushes the medicine into the skin to cause
the child to sweat. The sweat is collected, and then the salt content of the
sweat (sodium and/or chloride) is measured.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics | | Specialist Medical Reviewer | Susanna McColley, MD - Pediatric Pulmonology | | Last Updated | June 26, 2007 |
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Last Updated: June 26, 2007 |
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Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Susanna McColley, MD - Pediatric Pulmonology |
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