Sweat test
Chloride sweat
Sweat chloride
87.46
Bookings made with Paediatrics Outpatients, Waikato Hospital (Ext. 98622). Clinics are run monthly
Specialised collection procedure. Enquiries phone Ext. 98606.
Biochemistry
Monthly
3 day
See attachment
Chloride 5%
Sweat tests can be performed after 2 weeks of age in infants greater than 2kg who are normally hydrated and without significant systemic illness. Testing should be delayed in those who have eczema affecting potential stimulation sites, as well as patients who are oedematous.
65 mg of sweat.
SWEATP
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