Lab test interpretation

Neutral Fat in Stool: Sudan III Staining for Steatorrhea

Stool microscopy in coprogram: detection of neutral fat droplets using Sudan III staining for laboratory diagnosis of steatorrhea.

Stool sample: large neutral fat droplet, stained with Sudan III
Stool sample: large neutral fat droplet, stained with Sudan III

🔬General stool analysis. ✅Large neutral fat droplet, stained with Sudan III. Orange-red staining is characteristic. Brightfield microscopy. 👉Source: Nancy A. Brunzel - Urine and Body Fluids Analysis 2018