Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF)?

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The sweat test is the diagnostic test used to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF) by measuring the amount of chloride in a person's sweat. People with CF have higher levels of chloride in their sweat. Spirometry is a pulmonary function test used to measure lung function, pulmonary angiography is a radiologic test used to visualize blood vessels in the lungs, and sputum cytology is a test used to examine cells in a person's sputum for signs of disease.

Which of the Following Diagnostic Tests Is Used to Diagnose