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Sweat Test

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Your child’s doctor has requested that a sweat test be carried out on your child. The test will take place in the Respiratory Function Laboratory.

Why does this need to be done?
A sweat test is a test we carry out on some children who have problems with:

  • Cough and chest infections
  •  Weight gain
  •  Loose stools
Our information leaflet for patients and parents explains more.
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Last reviewed: 06 October 2023

Next review: 30 October 2025

Author(s): RHC Paediatric Physiotherapy Department

Approved By: RHC Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Department