Table 1.

Quality Improvement Initiatives to Improve Sweat Testing Quantity Not Sufficient Rates.

Scheduled quarterly meetings with clinical laboratory staff/leadership. Laboratory education by CF Center Staff, Manufacturer. Scheduled monthly meetings with clinical laboratory staff/leadership. Laboratory direct supervision of sweat testing. Reduction in the number of laboratory staff completing sweat testing. Limiting sweat testing to 3 days/week. Duplicate pre-sweat test appointment phone calls by CF Center and Laboratory Staff. Identifying infant factors contributing to decreased sweat yield.