Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Sweat electrolytes
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:mmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:30µl (average collection 60µl)
Expected Turnaround Time:1 day
Test Code:SWT
Complex Reference Range:Age ≥ 6 months and chloride
Normal <40 mmol/L
Equivocal 40-60 mmol/L
Positive >60 mmol/L
Conductivity:
Normal <50 mmol/L
Equivocal 50-90 mmol/L
Positive >90 mmol/L
Age < 6 months and chloride
Normal <30 mmol/L
Equivocal 30-60 mmol/L
Positive >60 mmol/L
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
