Test Results

Testing in progress

Laityn had her sweat chloride test in order to get a definite answer regarding her inconclusive Cystic Fibrosis screenings. So if you are wondering what a sweat test is, its where they collect sweat and the look at the sodium content to determine whether you have Cystic Fibrosis or not.

Slept through the whole thing!

 First, they apply electrode like things to the arm in order to stimulate the sweat. Then, they put a piece of gauze on the arm and wrap it with plastic wrap. Then they put some super warm blankets on her and left her like that for 1/2 hour. They do this to both arms in order to get enough sweat collected. They didn't get enough the first time around, so they did it again. Fortunately, they collected enough the second time so we didn't have to try again a different day. Whew! We were happy when the test was over - I couldn't stand staying in that 80 degree room any longer!

After the test we met with the pediatric pulminologist where they asked a whole bunch of questions regarding symptoms, family history, and what steps would be taken if the test came back positive. It would involve DNA testing for both Josh and myself and treatments for her. They didn't have the results back yet at the appointment, but about an hour later they called and said she passed! No Cystic Fibrosis! We were very thankful and relieved that no other actions had to be taken. We have for sure one more doctors appointment for Kamryn - the pediatric cardiologist to do an EKG and Echo to check her hypertrophy. This will take place the end of July. We are naturally a little nervous for this upcoming appointment too, but we are praying everything turns out okay.