Question 1

sweat chloride testing for cystic fibrosis=standard tests?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Gold Standard: The gold standard for a diagnosis of CF is 2 back-to-back sweat chloride tests.  However, the ability to run genetic tests and detect the disease in this fashion is becoming more common.  In fact, it is now standard procedure in all 50 states for newborn babies to be screened, via blood from a heel prick, for cystic fibrosis.

Question 2

how reliable is a negative sweat chloride at ruling out cf in someone?

Accepted Answer

See below: The sweat chloride test is the gold standard for diagnosing cf. If an adequate amount of sweat was obtained, and the test was negative, then CF is unlikely.

Question 3

my neoprene waist trimmer (sweet sweat) has a proposition 65 warning saying it could expose me to chemicals like: chloroprene, vinyl chloride, di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp), should i be worried about getting cancer with this product?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No.: Here in California, the law requires Cancer Warning signs everywhere because EVERYTHING we eat, touch, breathe can cause cancer. That is the nature of life, everything on Earth can cause cancer... but the true question is, how likely is it to happen? For example, eating organic berries daily should be fine. Breathing the engine exhaust on the way to the grocer and back is likely more dangerous.

Question 4

dr did a blood test and my chloride level came back 109 high. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Any symptoms?: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, an isolated blood chloride of 109 is not a cause for concern. Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless.

Question 5

i have neprhocalcinosis, today i had a renal function test done and my bun was 7 & chloride 112, other levels normal. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Nephrocalcinosis: It could mean that you are making and excreting small and/or large kidney stones even though your labs are normal.
Please get some more information from your doctor about any kidney issues.

Question 6

my blood test always shows i have high chloride in my blood. why is this and how do i lower it?

Accepted Answer

Hyperchloremia?: What's the exact level? Normal blood chloride in most labs is 96-106 mEq/L. If only slightly elevated and you feel well, and if other electrolyte levels (sodium, bicarbonate) and kidney function tests (creatinine, urea nitrogen) are normal, this is nothing to worry about and probably doesn't need treatment. If any of these are abnormal or you remain concerned, discuss with your doctor.

Question 7

i am suffering with hypocalcium disease let me know how it will come and why amonia chloride test will do for humans because they did for me

Accepted Answer

Demand an answer: Please forgive my frankness. Nobody here knows which of a few dozen causes of hypocalcemia you have, if it is even real and not an artifact of low albumin. You have a duty to demand a better explanation from your personal physician. He/she needs to do a better job educating you. Insist on it. Best wishes.

Question 8

test results for platelette count was low, chloride was high and bun was high. should i be concerned about my kidney function or other?

Accepted Answer

And.....: creatinine isn't mentioned, urinalysis is not mentioned.

Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health and not seeing the actual lab sheet cannot say if the numbers are slightly off or very off. BUN is especially sensitve to relativley minor changes in eating/drinking habits without the kidney being abnormal at all.

can't say in your case

Question 9

daibetic patient  hb 12 rbc 5.61mcv 72.5 mch21.4 mchc29.4 rdw14.4 esr 53 chloride 97 pth 66.8  vitm d 26.17 what does this test means i am a female?

Accepted Answer

Need to see doctor: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, some of your test results warrant follow-up and it would be prudent to take it up with the doctor who ordered these tests.

Question 10

chloride 111, anion gap 4, alt 44, ferritin 225 - what does all this mean? they are all anomalies that showed up on a blood test.

Accepted Answer

Need exam: Your doctor needs to examine you and see if you need a further workup, including more blood tests. Its hard to interpret the test results you shared without more information.

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Sweat chloride testing for cystic fibrosis=standard tests?

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How reliable is a negative sweat chloride at ruling out cf in someone?

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My neoprene waist trimmer (sweet sweat) has a proposition 65 warning saying it could expose me to chemicals like: chloroprene, vinyl chloride, di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp), should i be worried about getting cancer with this product?

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Dr did a blood test and my chloride level came back 109 high. should i be concerned?

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I have neprhocalcinosis, today i had a renal function test done and my bun was 7 & chloride 112, other levels normal. what could this mean?

A member asked:

My blood test always shows i have high chloride in my blood. why is this and how do i lower it?

A member asked:

I am suffering with hypocalcium disease let me know how it will come and why amonia chloride test will do for humans because they did for me

A member asked:

Test results for platelette count was low, chloride was high and bun was high. should i be concerned about my kidney function or other?

A member asked:

Daibetic patient hb 12 rbc 5.61mcv 72.5 mch21.4 mchc29.4 rdw14.4 esr 53 chloride 97 pth 66.8 vitm d 26.17 what does this test means i am a female?

A member asked:

Chloride 111, anion gap 4, alt 44, ferritin 225 - what does all this mean? they are all anomalies that showed up on a blood test.

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