title: Sweat-testing: a review of current technical requirements.
abstract: Sweat-testing remains a key component of the diagnostic workup for cystic fibrosis. However, it is technically challenging, especially in young children. This review covers technical aspects related to the devices and protocols associated with conducting successful tests.
authors.affiliation: Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Medical Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beauchamp
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Lands
mesh_terms: D002712:Chlorides / Q000378:metabolism; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism*; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000378:metabolism*; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007478:Iontophoresis / Q000379:methods; D018721:Muscarinic Agonists; D015997:Neonatal Screening / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D010862:Pilocarpine; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013542:Sweat / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D002712:Chlorides; D004573:Electrolytes; D018721:Muscarinic Agonists; D010862:Pilocarpine