REDUCING SUBSTANCES, STOOL

Tests for the presence of reducing substances in stool, which can indicate malabsorption or carbohydrate maldigestion (e.g., in infants or children).

Also known asReducing SubstanceStool Reducing SubstanceStool

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

2 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

REDUCING SUBSTANCES, STOOL Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
REDUCING SUBSTANCES, STOOL includes 2 parameters

  • Stool Ph
  • Total Reducing Substances
Frequently Asked Questions

This test helps evaluate lactose intolerance, malabsorption, and digestive diseases by analysing the acidity of the stool and the presence of reducing sugars.

  • Low pH of faeces (<5.5): implies malabsorption of carbohydrates or lactose intolerance.
  • Existence of substances that reduce: shows problems with lactose, fructose, and sucrose absorption.

Your doctor could suggest this test if you experience persistent diarrhoea, bloating, or inexplicable weight loss.

Nothing much, just before testing, stay away from dairy and sugar-rich foods for accurate results.

Test code

2365

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
StoolOthers10 MG

Specimen stability information

Stool

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 15:30

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Micro Biology

CPT and Loinc codes

REDUCING SUBSTANCES, STOOL

350