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Measure stool pH and reducing substances |
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Synonym | See updates |
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Test Code | CDCPR0007 |
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Test Type | Clinical Pathology |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates |
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Report Availability | 2 D(s) |
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# Test(s) | Multiple |
| Test details | Sample Report |
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| Stool pH Exam |
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Synonym | See updates | |
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Test Code | CDCPR0007 | |
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Test Category | Gastrointestinal disorders | |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates | |
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Medical History | See updates | |
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Report Availability | 2 D(s) | |
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Specimen/Sample | Stool; 5 g; St Cont | |
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Stability @21-26 deg. C | 6 Hr(s) | |
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Stability @ 2-8 deg. C | 24 Hr(s) | |
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Stability @ Frozen | NA | |
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# Test(s) | Multiple | |
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Processing Method | Chemical Analysis | |
| **Stool Examination PH and Reducing Substances****FDA Status**: Standard laboratory procedure under CLIA; no specific FDA approval required.**Other Names**: Stool pH Test, Stool Reducing Sugars Test.**Historical Breakthrough**: Developed in the 1960s to diagnose malabsorption, advancing gastroenterology.**Key Purpose and Impact**: Measures stool pH and reducing substances to diagnose carbohydrate malabsorption or lactose intolerance.**Preparation and Patient History**: Stool sample; report diarrhea, bloating, or dietary history.**Consent Requirement**: Standard consent for non-invasive sample collection.**Clinical Value**: Sensitivity ~85%; specificity ~90%; detects malabsorption in ~50% of cases; guides dietary management.**References Cited**: Testing.com Gastrointestinal Tests 2023; Labcorp Stool pH Test 2025; UpToDate Malabsorption 2025 |