To be able to carry out a sweat test you must be able to sweat and collect physiological sweat free of and protected from any pollution. Sweat secretion is obtained by pilocarpine iontophoresis using the MICROSTIM® stimulator.
The MICROSTIM® is a small stimulator: molded case operating with an electronic card powered by a 12Volt battery. It is placed in contact with the skin, calculates its resistance and sends a current of 1mA through the 2 electrodes on which the two pre-soaked single-use pads are positioned, which promotes the penetration of pilocarpine into the glands. sweats, excites them and thus causes better sweating. MICROSTIM® should be stored at room temperature, protected from light.
The operation of the MICROSTIM® is automatic as soon as it is placed, using an cuff, on the skin (previously well cleaned).
and dried).
The total test duration of 20 minutes and 10 seconds. At any time the user can interrupt the test by removing the MICROSTIM® from the skin. This stops after 7 seconds. The number of tests is set at 60 tests and from the 51st test, therefore
for the last 10 tests, the green color is replaced throughout operation by the orange color, informing that there is a limited number of tests remaining to be performed. When the 60th test is reached, the LED flashes continuously to inform the user of the end of the test.
life of MICROSTIM®.
For establishments that carry out a limited number of tests per year, it is recommended to use MICROSTIM® a maximum of 1 year after receipt.
