The sweat electrolyte test for cystic fibrosis (CF) involves testing the sweat for irregular salt levels. Learning about the procedure can help a parent or caregiver understand what to expect when a ...

The test measures chloride levels in sweat. High levels indicate a possible diagnosis of CF. Chloride is an electrolyte essential for maintaining fluid balance and crucial for regulating salt and ...

I thought I had hydration sorted – drink water, with an electrolyte, and I was set. But after trying a sweat test from ...

We need sweat to help us regulate our body temperature, said Dr. Amy McClung, a dermatologist with U.S. Dermatology Partners in Austin. "It's the way we cool off when our body gets hot and our muscles ...