Sweat Smell And Diabetes
Sweat electrolytes is a test that measures the level of chloride in sweat. Although genetic tests have become important methods for determining whether a child has cystic fibrosis, the sweat chloride test remains important.
Alternative Names
Sweat test; Sweat chloride; Iontophoretic sweat test
How the test is performed
In the first part of the test, a colorless, odorless chemical that causes sweating is applied to a small area on an arm or leg. An electrode is then attached to the arm or...
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