Sudan IV Stain
🧫 Stool Fat Detection
₹349
MRP ₹500
Includes: Microscopic stool test using Sudan IV stain to detect fat globules
Sample Type: Stool
Sample Time: 4:30 PM
Report: Next Day Evening (Except Sunday)
Sample Type: Stool
Sample Time: 4:30 PM
Report: Next Day Evening (Except Sunday)
About this Test:
The Sudan IV Stain Test is a stool microscopy test used to detect the presence of fat globules in stool samples. It is an important test for identifying conditions like steatorrhea, which occurs when the body does not absorb fats properly.
✔ Helps diagnose malabsorption syndromes ✔ Detects pancreatic disorders, liver diseases, and intestinal problems ✔ Useful in evaluating patients with chronic diarrhea, greasy stools, or unexplained weight loss ✔ Quick, affordable, and reliable test for digestive health assessment
The Sudan IV Stain Test is a stool microscopy test used to detect the presence of fat globules in stool samples. It is an important test for identifying conditions like steatorrhea, which occurs when the body does not absorb fats properly.
✔ Helps diagnose malabsorption syndromes ✔ Detects pancreatic disorders, liver diseases, and intestinal problems ✔ Useful in evaluating patients with chronic diarrhea, greasy stools, or unexplained weight loss ✔ Quick, affordable, and reliable test for digestive health assessment
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: What is the Sudan IV Stain Test?
It is a stool test that uses a special dye (Sudan IV) to detect excess fat globules, indicating fat malabsorption.
Q2: Why is this test important?
Because fat in stool can be a sign of pancreatic insufficiency, liver disease, celiac disease, or intestinal disorders.
Q3: Do I need to prepare before this test?
No fasting is required. A fresh stool sample is enough.
Q4: Who should get this test?
People with loose, oily, or foul-smelling stools, unexplained weight loss, or suspected digestive problems.
Q5: How soon will I get the results?
Reports are available the next day evening (except Sunday).
Q1: What is the Sudan IV Stain Test?
It is a stool test that uses a special dye (Sudan IV) to detect excess fat globules, indicating fat malabsorption.
Q2: Why is this test important?
Because fat in stool can be a sign of pancreatic insufficiency, liver disease, celiac disease, or intestinal disorders.
Q3: Do I need to prepare before this test?
No fasting is required. A fresh stool sample is enough.
Q4: Who should get this test?
People with loose, oily, or foul-smelling stools, unexplained weight loss, or suspected digestive problems.
Q5: How soon will I get the results?
Reports are available the next day evening (except Sunday).