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Sweat Chloride
Tube type: Blank
Special instructions
Contact lab before requesting.
Sample type
Macroduct Sweat sample
Interpretation
<40 (or <30 if <6 months old): Negative: Low probability of CF.
40-60 (or 30-60 if <6 months old): Intermediate: Suggestive of but not diagnostic of CF.
>60 Positive: Supports the diagnosis of CF.
Units
mmol/L
Turnaround Time
1
day
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Please note: This test is not currently accredited by UKAS to the ISO 15189 (2012) Standard
