Biomarkers · Chemical
We have not added a physiological summary for this biomarker yet. Compare the commercial laboratory assays and population reference ranges below.
Check orderable catalog codes, specimen types, fasting requirements, and demographic reference ranges across laboratories.
Laboratory assay overview
Evaluate malabsorption syndromes, pancreatic exocrine dysfunction, or gastrocolic fistula
• Total fats (neutral fats, soaps, and fatty acids): Normal (<100 droplets/hpf) • Neutral fats: Normal (<60 droplets/hpf) • Muscle fibers: Normal (<10 fibers/hpf)
Labcorp test directory, test code 049684
Laboratory assay overview
The presence of many muscle fibers may indicate possible steatorrhea or a diarrhea with rapid transit time.
Few muscle fibers seen
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 8428
We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.
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