MEdIC - Laboratory Tests - Sweat Chloride Test

	Sweat Chloride Test

	Your doctor has asked us to make an appointment for you to have a Sweat Chloride test at: Hermann Hospital Clinical Laboratory Basement of Jones Pavilion TEL: 797-2857 Sunday - Saturday (7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.) *What is a Sweat Chloride Test?* The Sweat Chloride Test is a screen for Cystic Fibrosis.

	For Best Results

	Your arms and legs must be free of sweat, so do no exercise before the test. Do not use lotions or creams because they might interfere with the collection of the sample. The test takes a total of approximately 45 minutes to complete.

	Remember

	Please be sure to bring the paperwork your doctor gave you (orders for the laboratory). If you currently are not registered at Hermann Hospital, the Outpatient Laboratories at Hermann Professional Building and Houston Medical Center will register you when you arrive for your blood test. If you are, be prepared to tell us: your name your date of birth your social security number your doctor's name the name of the test your doctor wants you to have. If you are having your test done at a laboratory in the Hermann Hospital complex, you may park in the Hermann Professional Building Garage. Last Modified: 7/30/97, Copyright © 1994, 1995 University of Texas - Houston Medical School, DPALM MEDIC All rights reserved.