lactose in body fluid

Indications: - evaluation of lactose intolerance Pathology: - lactose accumulates in the intestines, is absorbed & excreted unchanged in the urine

Specific

lactose in feces lactose in serum/plasma lactose in urine

References

Henry's Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 21st edition, McPherson RA & Pincus MR (es), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 2007