Xylose Absorption Test Is Done To Measure the Level of Xylose, a Type of Sugar
The Xylose absorption test (D-Xylose Absorption Test) is used to measure the level of xylose in urine and blood to estimate an individual’s capacity to absorb carbohydrates. It is used to diagnose malabsorption, a disorder in which nutrients are not absorbed properly by the small intestine. Xylose is a carbohydrate which is absorbed by the body. Xylose absorption test helps to determine the malabsorption cause. Xylose, or D-Xylose, is a type of sugar occurs naturally in cereals, fruits, and vegetables such as potatoes, peas, and carrots. The Xylose absorption test is a common medical exam often done to identify digestive disorders that exhibit symptoms of malabsorption of the distal small intestine due to structural defects in the mucosal integrity of the stomach's intestinal mucosa. D-Xylose is an artificial sugar, or monosaccharide that doesn't require specific enzymes for complete absorption before entering the bloodstream. Malabsorption occurs when there is a reduced pe