Sweat Test

Royal Hospital for Children for Patients, Carers & Visitors
NHS GGC

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
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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 06/10/2023

Next review date: 30/10/2025

Author(s): RHC Paediatric Physiotherapy Department.

Approved By: RHC Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Department