Sweat‐testing: A review of current technical requirements Journal Articles

abstract

• AbstractSweat‐testing remains a key component of the diagnostic workup for cystic fibrosis. However, it is technically challenging, especially in young children. This review covers technical aspects related to the devices and protocols associated with conducting successful tests. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

authors

• Beauchamp, Marla
• Lands, LC

status

• published 

publication date

• June 2005

has subject area

• 1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine (FoR)
• Chlorides (MeSH)
• Cystic Fibrosis (MeSH)
• Electrolytes (MeSH)
• False Positive Reactions (MeSH)
• Humans (MeSH)
• Infant, Newborn (MeSH)
• Iontophoresis (MeSH)
• Muscarinic Agonists (MeSH)
• Neonatal Screening (MeSH)
• Pilocarpine (MeSH)
• Respiratory System (Science Metrix)
• Sensitivity and Specificity (MeSH)
• Sweat (MeSH)

published in

• Pediatric Pulmonology  Journal

keywords

• Chlorides
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Electrolytes
• False Positive Reactions
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Iontophoresis
• Muscarinic Agonists
• Neonatal Screening
• Pilocarpine
• Sensitivity and Specificity
• Sweat

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1002/ppul.20226

PubMed ID

• 15830391

start page

• 507

end page

• 511

volume

• 39

issue

• 6