Sweat Test Profile
- LIS Mnemonic: SWEAT
Collect
sweat collection on two arms
Volume Required
75 mgs
Minimum Required
50 mgs
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
24 hrs room temp, 5 days refrigerated
Unacceptable conditions
1. sweat weight < 50 mgs2. reported site tampering3. patient presents fever or in O2 enriched environment or rash4. patient < 48 hrs old
Days Performed
Mon-Fri 9am-1pm; Holidays excluded
Reported
same day as collection (scheduled)
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
89230 (collection), 82438 (Chloride Testing)
Methodology
iontophoretic collection
Remarks
Phlebotomy will call to set up appointment once order is placed in SCM.Contact Central Lab services, ext 42277,42278 for outpatients.
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