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Fecal Fat, Qualitative

Labcorp

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Fecal Fat, Qualitative

Quest Diagnostics

Same-day appointments in most metros.

Sample type
Stool
Avg. sample processing time
5 Business days
Require fasting
No

BiomarkersQuest Diagnostics biomarkers

$8.49

Description

Results may indicate malabsorption or maldigestion. False positive results can occur due to mineral oil or castor oil present in the specimen. Large number of neutral fat globules may indicate steatorrhea.

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Preparation

Labcorp

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Quest Diagnostics
  • Patient should be on a normal diet which includes fat intake. Patient should not use castor oil, mineral oil, suppositories or barium prior to collection of specimen. Fat substitutes such as Olestra may cause interference and should be avoided.
  1. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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