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Sweat Test

Sweat Test

The sweat electrolyte test is a test that measures the level of chloride in sweat. In children, increased sodium and chloride concentrations in sweat can indicate cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease that affects the respiratory and digestive system.

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sweat test; chloride sweat test; cystic fibrosis sweat test