Test Name
FECAL FAT, QUALITATIVE
Aliases
STOOL STEATOSIS TEST, SUDAN IV STAIN TEST
Abbreviations
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Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Sub Department
GENERAL
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
3
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
Patient preparation: N / A
Sample type: STOOL
Container/ preservative: Clean, leak proof container
Sample volume: 10 grams
Clinical Utility
Determines the presence or absence of excess fat.
Sudan IV stain identifies the presence of fat in stool. Fat is stained red in color with Sudan IV. This test detects fat but does NOT quantify the amount of fat present or identify the type of fat.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026