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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


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