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Test Code SWCT Sweat Collection &Test

Specimen Type

Sweat

Collection Volume

0.05 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.015 mL (15 ul)

Collection Instructions

Must be scheduled with Phlebotomy. Call ProMedica Customer Service at 419-291-4134

Rejection Criteria

Insufficient sweat yield. Patient <48 hours old.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimens should be transported immediately to the Clinical Laboratory.

Turn Around Time

24 hrs

Lab Department

Chemistry

Alias

Cystic Fibrosis Sweat Test; Ionophoresis; Sweat Chloride;

Ordering Info

The following test has special processing requirements and cannot be collected or dropped at all of our ProMedica Laboratory Draw Sites. Please call Lab Customer Service at 419-291-4134 for which draw site is able to accommodate these special requirements. Out Patient Sweat Chloride testing is only performed at the Toledo Hospital Campus Draw Site located in Conrad Jobst Tower at:
Conrad Jobst Tower
2109 Hughes Dr.,1st Fl.
Toledo, OH 43606
419-291-2630

EPIC Code

LAB1726

Acceptable Collection Container

Macroduct Coil

Patient Preparation

Patient should be well hydrated and in a healthy state when collection takes place. Patient must be at least 48 hours old.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, 8am-3:30pm