Stool Fat Analysis Price | Lahalak Medical Platform
A simple test to detect undigested fat in the stool, helping diagnose malabsorption issues and pancreatic diseases to ensure digestive health.
Scientific name: Stool Fat Analysis (Sudan III Stain)
A qualitative microscopic examination of stool using Sudan stain III (or IV), a lipid stain that stains triglycerides, free fatty acids, and cholesterol orange-red under a microscope, aims to detect the presence of excess fat (steatorrhea), which indicates impaired fat digestion or absorption due to diseases of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, or s...
Service type
Laboratory Stool Analysis
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for detecting fat in stool
- Consult a gastroenterologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- A diet containing a normal amount of fat (approximately 100 grams per day) should be followed for 3 days prior to sample collection. Avoid low-fat diets or fasting.
- Collect a fresh stool sample in the designated sterile container, and avoid contaminating it with urine or toilet water.
- The sample should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible (within a few hours) to obtain the best result.
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