Xylose absorption test is used to assess:: (A) Insulinoma, (B) Atypical carcinoid, (C) ZES, (D) Monosaccharide absorption
Answer is D. Condition Investigation of choice Insulinoma 72 hour prolonged fasting Atypical carcinoid 5 HTP ( hydroxyl tryptophan) ZES Secretin study Monosaccharide malabsorbtion D xylose absorption test