Sweat Test (Cystic Fibrosis Screening)
If you're going to get the sweat test, we recommend read carefully the following information to know what is the evidence and how it is carried out. This test is the first step in the study of Cystic Fibrosis and allows you to to analyze the concentration of salts in the sweat an easy and safe way. Follow the directions will help you that the procedure is performed properly and the test results are reliable.
PURPOSE
PURPOSE
This is the first test that is requested as screening of Cystic Fibrosis. In case of being positive, the prescribing doctor must request genetic tests to confirm the diagnosis, as well as other types of scans. It is a painless test which consists in analyzing the collected sweat from the skin of the forearm.
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Does not require preparation. Only avoid lotions or creams on the arms the day you go to perform the test.
PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
The sweat test consists of three phases:
- Stimulation: applies pilocarpine on the forearm to induce sweating for 5 minutes with controlled current.
- Collection: the sweat is collected for a maximum of 30 minutes in a special device that allows you to visually check the amount obtained.
- Analysis: the sample is extracted and measured its conductivity with the team Macroduct Sweat Testing System.
ADDITIONAL INFO
ADDITIONAL INFO
DURATION OF THE TEST
Approximately one hour.
TIME OF RESPONSE OR OUTCOME
In the day.
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