Which of the following is suitable test performed for diagnosis of intestinal malabsorption?: (A) BT-PABA test, (B) Hydrogen breath test, (C) D-xylose test, (D) Stool fat estimation
Answer is D. Intestinal malabsorption is tested by stool fat estimation. Fat digestion and absorption being more complex is often first to be affected compared to carbohydrate and protein metabolism.