SWEAT
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Borderline for CF
40 mEq/l
DIAGNOSTIC FOR CF
>70 meq/L
GIBSON AND COOKIE PILOCARPINE IONTOPHORESIS
A sweat inducer providing controlled low current can also be used
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
AUtosomal Recessive Metabolic disease that affects the mucous secreting gland of the body Assoc. with Pancreatic Insufficiency Respiratory Distress Intestinal Obstruction
SODIUM
Flame photometry Ion exchange Electrode
PILOCARPINE
Is an alkaloid which possesses strong sialogigic (Saliva inducing) and Diaphoretic (Sweat inducing) properties
CHLORIDE
Manual or Automated titration
Sweat
Used to diagnosed CYSTIC FIBROSIS Tested for SODIUM and CHLORIDE
SWEAT GLANDS
stimulated to sweat profusely
