Cause of False positive D-xylose test include all of the following, Except: (A) Bacterial overgrowth, (B) Renal failure, (C) Ascitis, (D) Celiac sprue
Answer is D. Answer is D (Celiac sprue) Celiac sprue is associated with a positive D- xylose and not a False positive Dxylose test. D-xylose Test Positive test ecreased (4) D- Xylose excretion in urine due to malabsorption from gastrointestinal mucosal disease Causes Include Celiac disease Tropical sprue Whipple's disease Other mucosal diseases