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Reducing Substances Stool Test

The Reducing Substances Stool Test measures sugars in stool to assess carbohydrate digestion and absorption. Elevated levels can point to lactose intolerance, hereditary enzyme deficiencies, or gastrointestinal conditions affecting nutrient breakdown. By identifying unabsorbed carbohydrates, this test helps clinicians evaluate chronic diarrhea, bloating, abdominal discomfort, or pediatric feeding problems, offering valuable information about intestinal and metabolic health.

Stool/Feces
Phlebotomist
There are no preparation instructions.

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Specimen Type: Stool/Feces

Also known as: Reducing Substances Stool

Reducing Substances,

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The Reducing Substances Stool Test test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker .

The presence of reducing substances is useful in the diagnosis of abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism, i.e., sucrose and lactase. The unabsorbed sugars in stool are measured as reducing substances.

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