What does the Digestive Residues Test measure?

The Digestive Residues Test measures the levels of fat, nitrogen (protein), sugar, and water in a stool sample. These markers help assess how efficiently your digestive system breaks down and absorbs nutrients from food. Elevated values may indicate malabsorption, digestive inefficiency, or issues related to gut health.

Who should take the Digestive Residues Test?

This test is ideal for individuals experiencing persistent digestive issues such as bloating, loose stools, or visible food remnants in stool. It’s also helpful for those with unexplained nutrient deficiencies, suspected malabsorption, or changes in bowel habits who want to better understand their digestive function.

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Digestive Residues Test

Name: Digestive Residues Test
Brand: GetTested
SKU: A180
Price: 69.99 GBP
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Struggling with digestion or suspect nutrient malabsorption? The Digestive Residues Test analyzes fat, protein, sugar, and water content in your stool to assess how well your body is breaking down and absorbing food. Elevated levels may suggest issues such as malabsorption, impaired digestion, or gut imbalance. Ideal for those with persistent digestive symptoms, unexplained nutrient deficiencies, or abnormal stool patterns.

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Evaluate Your Body’s Ability to Break Down and Absorb Food

The Digestive Residues Test is designed to assess how efficiently your digestive system processes and absorbs nutrients. By measuring the amounts of fat, nitrogen (protein), sugar (carbohydrates), and water in your stool, the test provides insight into how well your body is digesting and utilizing the food you eat.

What Does the Test Measure?

Fat residues – to assess fat digestion and absorption
Nitrogen residues – a marker for protein breakdown
Sugar residues – indicates carbohydrate digestion efficiency
Water content – reflects stool consistency and potential imbalances

Elevated levels of these substances in stool may indicate that nutrients are not being fully absorbed, potentially due to issues like enzyme deficiencies, inflammation, or gut mucosal damage.

Who Should Consider This Test?

This test is suitable for individuals who:

Experience frequent bloating, loose stools, or undigested food in stool
Suspect fat malabsorption or digestive enzyme issues
Have unexplained nutrient deficiencies or weight loss
Are monitoring gut function after illness, medication use, or food intolerances

It is also a valuable tool for those seeking a deeper understanding of their digestive performance beyond basic symptom tracking.

How Does It Work?

The test is a simple at-home stool collection. You’ll receive everything needed for sample collection and shipping to the lab. Results will be delivered digitally with a clear breakdown of each parameter.