Sweat Chloride (SWCL) |  | |  |
EPIC Test Name
SWEAT CHLORIDEEPIC Code
LAB1726Specimen Requirements
| Sweat |
|---|
| Minimum Volume: | 15 uL |
| Collection: | Iontophoresis |
| Transport: | Room Temperature ASAP |
| Stability: | Room Temperature: 72 hours capped at 15-25 degrees C Refrigerated: 72 hours capped at 2-8 degrees C |
| Container: | small sealed plastic cup |
| Rejection Causes: | Insufficent Sample Volume |
| Notes: | Iontophoresis is performed by Outpatient Blood Drawing Personnel. An appointment is scheduled with Blood Drawing personnel at extension 315 464-6813. The minimum patient age for testing is 48 hours. |
Methods
Coulometric TitrationTurnaround Time
| Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
|---|
| Sweat | 1 day | M-F 8am-2pm |
Reference Ranges
Coulometric Titration
| All Range | Unit |
|---|
| <30 mmol/L = Cystic fibrosis is unlikely 30-59 mmol/L = Intermediate ≥60 mmol/L = Indicative of cystic fibrosis | mmol/L |
Contact Information
Special Testing: (315)464-4460 