Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Sweat Chloride
Sweat Chloride
Collected by laboratory in macroduct system
| Test | Sweat Chloride |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | SWCHL |
| Profile | Sweat Test |
| Tube type | Collected by laboratory in macroduct system |
| Clinical Indication | Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis |
| Specimen Type | Sweat |
| Sample type | Sweat |
| Minimum Volume | 20uL |
| Special Precautions | |
| Stability | 72 hrs at room temp or in fridge |
| Turnaround Time | Same day or next day |
| Laboratory | Collection of samples in York and Scarborough; analysis in York |
| Reference Interval | Patient >6mths old: <40mmol/L = non CF 40-60mmol/L = equivocal >60mmol/L = CF Patient <6mths old: <30mmol/L = non CF 30-60mmol/L = equivocal >60mmol/L = CF |
| Limitations | Patient should be > 2 weeks old and not dehydrated |
| Notes | Sweat conductivity no longer available. |
