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What tests are done to determine if a person has malabsorption? blood tests or stool tests?
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Stool: Simple observation is sometimes adequate to suspect it.If your poop floats,it is usually because there is unabsorbed fat.They can confirm this with a stool fat study.
Answered 10/31/2016
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