Fecal Fat Test
The fecal fat test measures the amount of
Alternative Names
Quantitative stool fat determination; Fat absorption
How the test is performed
Adults and children:
There are many ways to collect the samples. You can catch the stool on plastic wrap that is loosely placed over the toilet bowl and held in place by the toilet seat. Then put the sample in a clean container. One test kit supplies a...
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