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Sweat Electrolytes
Alternate Names : Iontophoretic Sweat Test, Sweat Chloride, Sweat Test
Definition A sweat test measures the level of chloride in sweat.
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Why is the Test Performed?
Children with cystic fibrosis have increased sodium and chloride concentrations in their sweat. The test may be performed on infants to determine if early therapy is needed.
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Cystic Fibrosis
Other Topics
• Paraffin
• Sweating - Excessive
Review Date : 1/29/2002
Reviewed By : Andrew Koren, M.D., Department of Nephrology, NYU-Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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