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Fecal Fat, Qualitative
$36.21
A stool test that measures fat content to diagnose malabsorption syndromes and gastrointestinal disorders.
 
SKU
001354
CPT
82710
Methodology
Extraction/spectrophotometry
Turnaround Time
4 - 7 days
The Fecal Fat test measures the amount of fat in stool samples to evaluate how well the body is absorbing dietary fats. This test is crucial for diagnosing malabsorption syndromes, which occur when the body cannot properly absorb nutrients from food. High levels of fat in stool (steatorrhea) can indicate conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or other gastrointestinal disorders. The test helps healthcare providers determine if symptoms like chronic diarrhea, weight loss, or nutritional deficiencies are due to poor fat absorption. Proper diagnosis of malabsorption is essential for effective treatment and preventing long-term complications related to malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies.
Patient Prep
Adult patients should be on a standard diet containing 50 to 150 g of fat per day for at least three days before test is started and during the 72-hour collection. In children, the amount of fat in the diet should be constant for one day before the test and during the test. The patient should not have had mineral oil as a laxative prior to specimen collection.
Markers Included
Stool weight and fat content (in g/24 hours)
Reference Range

• 0 to 18 years: 0.0-3.1 g/24 hours

• >18 years: 0.0−7.1 g/24 hours

Order Code
001354
Order Code Name
Fecal Fat, Quantitative
Order Loinc
16142-2
Result Code
016840
Result Code Name
Fecal Weight (Total)
Uofm
g
Result Loinc
30078-0
Order Code
001354
Order Code Name
Fecal Fat, Quantitative
Order Loinc
16142-2
Result Code
016832
Result Code Name
Fat,(Fecal Lipids)Qn
Uofm
g/24 hr
Result Loinc
16142-2