Fecal Reducing Substances Test | Lahalak Platform
Discover the cause of your child's digestive issues. This simple analysis detects undigested sugars in stool, helping diagnose lactose intolerance and malabsorption conditions in infants and children.
Scientific name: Fecal Reducing Substances Test
A qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis reveals the presence of reducing sugars (such as lactose, glucose, galactose, and maltose) in stool that have not been absorbed in the small intestine. These sugars act as "reducing agents" in a chemical reaction with a specific reagent (such as Clintest), resulting in a color change that indicates their...
Service type
Laboratory test (Stool)
Duration
5-10 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Rapid chemical test to detect unabsorbed sugars in stool
- Consult a pediatric gastroenterologist or pediatrician to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- The stool sample must be fresh (within one hour of defecation).
- The child must have eaten a meal containing sugars (such as milk) 2-3 hours before the sample is collected in order to obtain a meaningful result.
- Avoid collecting the sample if the child is taking antibiotics, as they may affect the intestinal bacteria and confuse the result.
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