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Test Code SWEAT SWEAT TEST

Important Note

Sample collection for sweat testing is performed by Dr. Lahiri's office and must be scheduled through them at 847-8600. Samples must be received in the lab by 2 pm.

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB183 SWEAT N/A 2077-6

 

Specimen Information

Sample collection for sweat testing is performed by Dr. Lahiri's office and must be scheduled through them at 847-8600. Samples must be received in the lab by 2 pm.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday / 5 days / Not available STAT

Method

Coulometric

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Chloride 82438

 

Instrumentation

EliTech Chlorochek Model 3400

Reference Range

All ages
≤29 mmol/L Unlikely for CF
30-59 mmol/L Intermediate,
≥60 mmol/L Indicative of CF

Section

Chemistry-2

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

LOINC Code Information

Result Code Reporting Name LOINC Code
SCL Sweat Chloride 2077-6
SITE1 Collection Site 1 No current LOINC
SCL2 Sweat Chloride 2 No current LOINC
SITE2 Collection Site 2 No current LOINC