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Sweat test
What is this leaflet about?
This is a procedure where a sample of sweat is collected for measurement of the salt (chloride) content. The test is usually done on children who have had frequent chest infections or unexplained bouts of diarrhoea or on children who are not gaining weight or growing normally.
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Department of Pathology