Stool Examination - pH & Reducing Substances
💩 Digestive Health Test
₹120
MRP ₹150
Includes: Stool pH Test, Reducing Substances Analysis
Sample Type: Stool
Sample Time: 5:30 PM
Report: Same Day
Sample Type: Stool
Sample Time: 5:30 PM
Report: Same Day
About this Test:
The Stool Examination – pH & Reducing Substances Test is a diagnostic test used to evaluate digestive health, carbohydrate absorption, and possible gastrointestinal issues.
✔ Stool pH – Measures acidity or alkalinity in stool. Abnormal pH may indicate malabsorption, lactose intolerance, or infections. ✔ Reducing Substances – Detects unabsorbed sugars (glucose, lactose, fructose) in stool. High levels can point to carbohydrate malabsorption, diarrhea, or enzyme deficiencies.
🔹 This test is commonly recommended for children with chronic diarrhea, infants with suspected lactose intolerance, and adults with unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms.
Early detection helps in planning the right treatment and dietary modifications.
The Stool Examination – pH & Reducing Substances Test is a diagnostic test used to evaluate digestive health, carbohydrate absorption, and possible gastrointestinal issues.
✔ Stool pH – Measures acidity or alkalinity in stool. Abnormal pH may indicate malabsorption, lactose intolerance, or infections. ✔ Reducing Substances – Detects unabsorbed sugars (glucose, lactose, fructose) in stool. High levels can point to carbohydrate malabsorption, diarrhea, or enzyme deficiencies.
🔹 This test is commonly recommended for children with chronic diarrhea, infants with suspected lactose intolerance, and adults with unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms.
Early detection helps in planning the right treatment and dietary modifications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: What is stool pH test?
It measures the acidity of stool. A low pH often suggests lactose or carbohydrate malabsorption.
Q2: What are reducing substances in stool?
These are unabsorbed sugars found in stool. High levels may indicate digestive or enzyme problems.
Q3: Who should get this test done?
Infants with diarrhea, people with suspected lactose intolerance, or anyone with chronic digestive issues.
Q4: Is fasting required for this test?
No special preparation is required. Just collect a fresh stool sample.
Q5: How quickly are results available?
Reports are delivered on the same day.
Q1: What is stool pH test?
It measures the acidity of stool. A low pH often suggests lactose or carbohydrate malabsorption.
Q2: What are reducing substances in stool?
These are unabsorbed sugars found in stool. High levels may indicate digestive or enzyme problems.
Q3: Who should get this test done?
Infants with diarrhea, people with suspected lactose intolerance, or anyone with chronic digestive issues.
Q4: Is fasting required for this test?
No special preparation is required. Just collect a fresh stool sample.
Q5: How quickly are results available?
Reports are delivered on the same day.