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S3708 Gastrointestinal fat absorpt

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Also known as: fecal fat test, 72-hour fat balance study

Quantitative measurement of fecal fat over a 72-hour collection period to assess intestinal lipid malabsorption.

Clinical Context

Used in gastroenterology for diagnosis of steatorrhea and malabsorption syndromes including celiac disease, pancreatic insufficiency, and bile acid malabsorption.

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Specialties

GastroenterologyLaboratory MedicineInternal Medicine

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