Individual test · Labcorp 001677

Fecal Fat, Qualitative

This test checks a stool sample to see if there is excess fat present. It helps show whether your digestive system is properly breaking down and absorbing fats from your food. Doctors often use this test to investigate symptoms like chronic diarrhea or unexplained weight loss, helping to distinguish between problems with the pancreas and the small intestine. While it indicates if fat is not being absorbed, it does not pinpoint the exact disease causing the problem without further testing.