Sweat test

Sweat test
Sweat test
Purpose	measures concentration of chloride

The sweat test measures the concentration of chloride that is excreted in sweat. It is used to screen for cystic fibrosis (CF).^[1] Due to defective chloride channels (CFTR), the concentration of chloride in sweat is elevated in individuals with CF.

^ Mishra, A; Greaves, R; Massie, J (November 2005). "The relevance of sweat testing for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in the genomic era". The Clinical Biochemist. Reviews / Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists. 26 (4): 135–53. PMC 1320177. PMID 16648884.

[pmid16648884-1] Mishra, A; Greaves, R; Massie, J (November 2005). "The relevance of sweat testing for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in the genomic era". The Clinical Biochemist. Reviews / Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists. 26 (4): 135–53. PMC 1320177. PMID 16648884.

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