Sweat Chloride

Test Name

Sweat Chloride

Alternate Description

Iontophoresis

LIS Code

SWCL

Availability

Results available same day as Sweat CollectionAppointments Tuesday 0900 – 1415, Wednesday 0900-0945, and Friday 0900-1415

Lab Section

Chemistry

Fluid Type

Sweat

Summary Test Name

Sweat Chloride

Patient Preparation

Patient should be well hydrated.

Reference Value

All PatientsNormal: <30 mmol/LBorderline: 30 – 60 mmol/LAbnormal: >60 mmol/L

Additional Test Information

Schedule test with Special Chemistry at 531-8615