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  • Title: Delayed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis due to normal sweat electrolytes.
    Author: Doughty IM, Ward I, Schwarz M, David TJ.
    Journal: J R Soc Med; 1995 Jul; 88(7):417P-418P. PubMed ID: 7562815.
    Abstract:
    The sweat test, if properly performed, is a reliable tool to assist in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. In practice, most errors arise from false positive results. This case serves as a reminder that false negatives may also occur.
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