Fat Malabsorption Diseases
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Normal Values
Normal values range from 50 to 200 mcg/dl. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.
Note: mcg/dl = microgram per deciliterWhat abnormal results mean
Abnormal values reflect a deficiency of
- Developmental aberrations of bones or teeth in young children
- Dry or inflamed eyes
- Hair loss
- Loss of appetite
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Malabs...
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Health Guide
Factor II assay
...Decreased factor II activity may occur from: Congenital deficiency of factor II Fat malabsorption Liver disease (such as cirrhosis ) ... Read more »Factor VII assay
...factor VII activity may be associated with: Congenital deficiency of factor VII Fat malabsorption Liver disease (such as cirrhosis ) ... Read more »Factor IX assay
...IX activity may indicate: Congenital deficiency of factor IX (hemophilia B) Fat malabsorption Liver disease (such as cirrhosis ) Vitamin K... Read more »Triglyceride level
...of nutrients in the intestinal tract) Malnutrition Hyperthyroidism Low fat diet Additional conditions under which the test may be performed: ... Read more »Factor X assay
...Decreased factor X activity may indicate: Congenital deficiency of factor X Fat malabsorption Heparin administration Liver disease Vitamin K ... Read more »Images
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