Stool Reducing Substances
Unabsorbed sugars (lactose, glucose, fructose) in stool, indicating carbohydrate malabsorption.
Why it matters: Positive test suggests lactose intolerance, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, or other malabsorption.
May increase with:
May decrease with:
What is Stool Reducing Substances?
Unabsorbed sugars (lactose, glucose, fructose) in stool, indicating carbohydrate malabsorption.
What might a high or low Stool Reducing Substances mean?
Positive test suggests lactose intolerance, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, or other malabsorption.
What can affect Stool Reducing Substances?
It may be higher with: Lactose intolerance, Sucrase deficiency, Celiac disease, Rapid transit. It may be lower with: Normal carbohydrate absorption, Adequate disaccharidases.
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