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

The proportion of insufficient sweat tests after positive newborn screening for CF was determined. Infants ≤ 3 months old had a mean (± sd) rate of 7.2% (± 7.6) ( range 0–40%). Collection methods did not impact the rates. The high and variable rates indicate a need for quality improvement.

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Published in:The Journal of pediatrics 2010-09, Vol.157 (6), p.1035-1037
Main Authors: LeGrys, Vicky A., McColley, Susanna A., Li, Zhanhai, Farrell, Philip M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The proportion of insufficient sweat tests after positive newborn screening for CF was determined. Infants ≤ 3 months old had a mean (± sd) rate of 7.2% (± 7.6) ( range 0–40%). Collection methods did not impact 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