Description
Faecal reducing substances is used for the investigation of carbohydrate malabsoption in primary disaccharidase deficiency, secondary to immature Gi tract or intestinal disease.
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Additional information
Must arrive in lab within 30 minutes of collection and frozen at -20�C.
Sending address
Chemical Pathology Reception
Level 1, Camelia Botnar Building
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Laboratory service
Chemical Pathology
Sample requirements
Stool (minimum 1 g) collected into a sterile container without preservative.
Reference range
Not applicable
Turnaround time
1 - 2 weeks
Disease / group
Disorders of intestinal carbohydrate absorption, transportation or metabolism
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required