Sweat examination

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Pilocarpine Iontophoresis

Sweat examination is collected using ______

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Sodium & Chloride

Sweat examination is tested for the levels for ____________

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<50mmol/L

NV of Sweat Chloride

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>60mmol/L

Values _______ is indicative of cystic

fibrosis

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50-60mmol/L

Boderline of Sweat examination

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  • cystic fibrosis

a genetic disease that affects the mucous-secreting glands of the body

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Bulky offensive greasy stools
Noticeably salty sweat
Frequent respiratory infections and chronic cough
Malnutrition
Male infertility

Signs and Symptoms of Cystic fibrosis

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  • electrode

  • pilocarpine

  • At the test site, an _______ is placed over gauze containing ______ and electrolyte solution that will not interfere with the sodium and chloride measurement

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without

  • A second electrode ________ (without OR without pilocarpine?) will be placed at another site and a mild electrical current will draw the pilocarpine into the skin where it stimulates the sweat glands.

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30 minutes

Sweat is collected for ___________.

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❑Cotlove Chloridometer
❑Microtitration with Mercuric Nitrate
❑ Cystic Fibrosis Analyzer
❑Chloride Electrode Method

METHODOLOGIES/LAB TESTS FOR CHLORIDE