BE Underlying Conditions-Cystic Fibrosis Testing

Many of us in the US are tested for underlying conditions that might be contributing or causing our bronchiectasis. Here I am at the children’s center at NYU Langone having a repeat sweat chloride test. 

This test measures the amount of chloride in sweat to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF). In this test, a chemical is applied to the skin to stimulate sweating, and the sweat is collected and analyzed for chloride levels. 
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If you look closely, you’ll see blue sweat gathering in the tubing. This liquid is transferred into a small vial and sent for analysis.

​The test is painless, involves no needles, and results are typically available within a day. 

Shoutout to this kind nurse who took the time to answer lots of questions. 

Have you had this test done?

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