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A 8yrs old boy with recurrent chest infections and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is suspected of having cystic fibrosis. Sweat chloride levels have been observed between 40-60 mmol/l on two separate occasions.The next test should be performed to support the diagnosis of Cystic fibrosis is |
| A. | Demonstrate an abnormal nasal potential difference |
| B. | Repeat Sweat chloride levels on a different day |
| C. | Demonstrate an abnormal 72 hour fecal fat collection |
| D. | Demonstrate an abnormal F508 mutation by DNA analysis |
| Answer» B. Repeat Sweat chloride levels on a different day | |