Last Modified:
3/17/2021 2:55:15 PM
Client Notes:
Sweat collection is performed by the Pediatric Pulmonary and CF Clinic and can be scheduled by contacting the clinic at 260-425-5739
Patient Preparation:
Do not use lotions or creams on the day of sweat collection.
Specimen Requirements:
20 uL Sweat in a Vial in Red Top Tube
Rejection Criteria:
<15 uL sweat collected
Reference Range:
< 29 mmol/L: CF unlikely
30-59 mmol/L: Intermediate
> 60 mmol/L: Indicative of CF
Critical Ranges:
>30 mmol/L
Methodology:
Coulometric Titration
Clinical Significance:
The quantitative measurement of the chloride content is sweat is used to confirm the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF).
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
24 hours
Days Performed:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Sites Performed:
Parkview Regional Medical Center
PHL Test Code:
SWT
EPIC Test Code:
LAB3205
CPT Coding:
82438
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