Sweat Test

Message

Important Note

Appointment required for sweat testing collections. Call Inova Laboratories at (703) 645-6175, option 2, to schedule an appointment.

Test Code

SWEAT

Alias/See Also

Epic: LAB1726

Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Sweat
Collection Container: Macroduct system
Specimen Volume: 15 uL

Minimum Volume

15 uL

Instructions

Follow collection instructions outlined in department procedure. Find mose up-to-date information in Policy Stat (IL Sweat Test Collection Procedure for Cystic Fibrosis Procedure)

Specimen Stability

Microtube
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Macroduct Collection Device
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 4 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Setup Schedule

Testing must be scheduled. Call Inova Laboratories at 703-645-6175, Option 2, to schedule an appointment.

Report Available

1 day

Reference Range

CF Unlikely:	≤ 29 mmol/L
Intermediate:	30 – 59 mmol/L
Indicative of CF:	≥ 60 mmol/L

Performing Laboratory

Inova Laboratories

2832 Juniper Street

Fairfax, VA 22031

Last Updated: April 26, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, April 26, 2023

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.