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Physiological Measurements Confirming the Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis: the Sweat Test and Measurements of Transepithelial Potential Difference
Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, 11/03/09
Taylor CJ et al. – The authors review how the sweat test has evolved to be the gold standard for confirming the diagnosis of CF and examine its limitations. Other physiological measurements, including nasal potential difference and intestinal current measurement, which might aid in establishing the diagnosis, particularly in patients exhibiting a mild phenotype, are also considered.
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