Cystic Fibrosis Sweat Test WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Cystic Fibrosis Sweat Test
The cystic fibrosis sweat test is the least invasive form of testing for cystic fibrosis.1 This test measures the amount of sodium in the sweat. High sodium levels are an indicator of cystic fibrosis.2 This test has been used as the “gold standard” for more than 40 years.3
Fast Facts:
- No special preparation is needed before the test.4
- Many years ago, doctors would lick newborns to determine if they had cystic fibrosis.5
- The cystic fibrosis sweat test is the most useful test for diagnosing cystic fibrosis.6
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eHow: How To Test Sweat for Cystic Fibrosis
- ↑ Patient UK: Cystic Fibrosis - Sweat Test
- ↑ Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: The Sweat Test
- ↑ Healthwise (via WebMD): Sweat Test
- ↑ About.com: Sweat Testing For Cystic Fibrosis
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- Last update: Nov. 1, 2008
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