Test Name
STOOL REDUCING SUBSTANCES
Aliases
STOOL SUGAR TEST, REDUCING SUGAR TEST
Abbreviations
SRS
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
3
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Differentiate between osmotic vs. non-osmotic diarrhea.
Clinical Utility
Assessment of carbohydrate malabsorption disorders e.g. lactose intolerance by detecting unabsorbed sugars in the stool.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026