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This test measures the levels of xylose in the urine. It is also measured in the blood.
It is also known as D-xylose. It is a type of sugar that is easily absorbed by the intestines. When problems occur with absorption, then the D-xylose is not absorbed by the intestines. The levels of D-xylose are low in the blood or urine.
D-xylose is a type of sugar that is widely used as a diabetic sweeter in food and beverages. It has also been used as a diagnostic agent to check malabsorption disorder.
Normal individual:
This test is done to be:
If you have symptoms of malabsorption disorder then you may need this test. The symptoms are as follows:
The levels of xylose are lower than normal level then it indicates a malabsorption disorder such as:
Low levels of xylose may be caused by an infection from a parasite such as:
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