CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
Reducing Sugar/Substances
Also Known As:
Stool for Reducing substance
reducing sugar
About This Test
The Reducing Substances Test detects reducing sugars (like glucose, galactose, fructose, lactose) or other reducing compounds in urine or stool. It is mainly used to screen for carbohydrate malabsorption disorders, especially in infants. In Urine,this test detect non-glucose reducing sugars, particularly in infants . In Stool, this tests for carbohydrate malabsorption. A positive reducing test with negative urine dipstick glucose strongly suggests galactose or fructose.
Test Parameters (1)
- REDUCING SUGAR
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
1 Day
Preparation / Prerequisite
No special requirement
Frequently Asked Questions
It covers tests on urine, stool and body fluids to detect infections, inflammation and other
conditions.
conditions.
No, Fasting is not required.
Mon-Sat, sample before 4pm, report same day and sunday reports, next day.
Yes. We use fully automated machines that ensure accurate and consistent results.
No — a reducing substances test does not generally detect early health problems. It detects sugars in urine.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
