sweat test
Skin salt analysis
A sweat test is a diagnostic procedure that measures the salt content in perspiration, primarily used to detect cystic fibrosis.
The test involves stimulating sweat production on a small patch of skin, then collecting and analyzing the sample.
Elevated chloride levels indicate the disease: The pediatrician ordered a sweat test after the infant showed respiratory symptoms.
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
- chlorideNegatively charged halogen atom
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- electrodesElectrical contact points
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
newborn screening · newborn baby · genetic · mucus · lungs · pancreas · skin · skin surface · perspiration · salty · pediatric · pediatric clinic · membrane · glands · hospital · arm · forearm · collection
sweat testblood draw
Extracting blood for testing
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