Reference Interval:
Normal
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| Interpretive Data: |
Neutral fats include the monoglycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides while split fats are the free fatty acids that are liberated from them. Impaired synthesis or secretion of pancreatic enzymes or bile may cause an increase in neutral fats while an increase in split fats suggests impaired absorption of nutrients.
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| CPT Code(s): |
82705
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Cross References: |
Fatty Acid, Stool, Fecal Fat Stain, Fecal Fat, Qualitative, Neutral Fat, Stool, Qualitative Fat, Sudan IV Stain, Stool |