The Need for Quality Improvement in Sweat Testing Infants after Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis

The proportion of insufficient sweat tests after positive newborn screening for cystic fibrosis was determined. Infants ≤3 months old had a mean (±standard deviation) rate of 7.2% (±7.6) (range, 0% to 40%). Collection methods did not affect the rates. The high and variable rates indicate a need for...

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Published in:The Journal of pediatrics 2010-12, Vol.157 (6), p.1035-1037
Main Authors: LeGrys, Vicky A., DrA, McColley, Susanna A., MD, Li, Zhanhai, PhD, Farrell, Philip M., MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cystic Fibrosis - diagnosis
Errors of metabolism
General aspects
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Medical sciences
Metabolic diseases
Miscellaneous hereditary metabolic disorders
Neonatal Screening - standards
Pediatrics
Prevention and actions
Prospective Studies
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Quality of Health Care - standards
Sweat - chemistry
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Summary:The proportion of insufficient sweat tests after positive newborn screening for cystic fibrosis was determined. Infants ≤3 months old had a mean (±standard deviation) rate of 7.2% (±7.6) (range, 0% to 40%). Collection methods did not affect the rates. The high and variable rates indicate a need for quality improvement.
ISSN:0022-3476
1097-6833
DOI:10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.07.053