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In a 16 mo old boy is 11% fecal fat considered normal? what about a stool ph of 8.5?
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Stool is alkaline: The best way to evaluate stool fat is by collecting 24 hours stool. The normal is less than 7 grams. The stool is usually alkaline so ph of 8.5 is not worrisome.
Answered 4/15/2014
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