Stockport Pathology

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InvestigationFaecal Reducing Substances
IndicationsNo longer available. Test non specific as any diarrhoea may cause a positive result. To diagnose lactose intolerance/lactase deficiency withdraw lactose containing products for 2 weeks and re-assess symptoms followed by re-introduction of lactase to assess if symptoms re-occur
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