Chloride, Sweat
Orderable EAP code:
LAB00014
Billable EAP Codes:
80001711 x 1
CPT Codes:
82438 x 1
Lab Section:
Immunology
Turnaround Time:
Routine: 1 day
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
To schedule the collection for this test, contact Peds Pulmonary at Doernbecher (503-494-7682).
Units:
mmol/L
Critical Values:
30 mmol/L or greater.
Specimen Requirements:
50 uL sweat in a sealed, labeled micro-cup. TIGHTLY cap the specimen. Stability: 72 hours at room temperature; 72 hours refrigerated (2 to 8 C).
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
30 uL sweat in a sealed, labeled micro-cup. TIGHTLY cap the specimen. Stability: 72 hours at room temperature; 72 hours refrigerated (2 to 8 C).
Reference Range:
29 mmol/L of less: CF unlikely.
30 through 59 mmol/L: Intermediate.
60 mmol/L or greater: Indicative of CF.
Comments:
Sample must be received in lab by 4:00 pm. Note total sweat volume on requisition.
Synonyms:
Cl
Cystic Fibrosis
Sweat Chloride