Harrisons 21st Editions Update : Modified Sweat Chloride test
Modified Sweat Chloride Test Normally, Sodium Chloride ions are reabsorbed from the sweat glands into the body. In cystic fibrosis the Mutation of the CFTR gene Results in reduced Chloride reabsorption due to failure of chloride channel. Hence assessment of the Chloride concentration in sweat using pilocarpine i.e. the SWEAT CHLORIDE TEST remains […]
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