Lab test interpretation

Neutral Fat in Stool: Microscopy in Steatorrhea

Microscopic appearance of neutral fat in stool in steatorrhea: comparison of native preparation and methylene blue staining in coprogram.

Native preparation (A) and methylene blue preparation (B): fat droplets in stool, x200
Native preparation (A) and methylene blue preparation (B): fat droplets in stool, x200

🔬Neutral fat in stool. ✅A. Native preparation. Two large fat droplets are present against a background of fecal detritus. Small fat droplets are visible in the detritus. Steatorrhea. x200. ✅B. Methylene blue preparation. Large colorless droplets of neutral fat are present against the blue background of the preparation. x200 👉Source: Mironova I.I. - General Clinical Studies 2009