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. 1981 Sep;56(9):725–727. doi: 10.1136/adc.56.9.725

The steatocrit

A simple method for estimating stool fat content in newborn infants

P Phuapradit, A Narang, P Mendonca, D A Harris, J D Baum
PMCID: PMC1627297  PMID: 7294875

Abstract

A simple micromethod is described for estimating the stool fat content of newborn babies. It is quick and reliable, requires only a small amount of stool, and can be used as a screening test for newborn babies suspected of fat malabsorption.

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