DefinitionThe fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in the stool, and the percentage of dietary fat that is not taken in by the body.Alternative NamesQuantitative stool fat determination; Fat absorptionHow the test is performedAdults and children:There are many ways to collect the samples. You can catch the stool on plastic wrap that is loosely placed over the toilet bowl and held in place by the toilet seat. Then put the sample in a clean container. One test kit supplies a special toilet tissue that you use to collect the sample, then put the sample in a clean container.Infants and young children:For children wearing diapers, you can line the diaper with plastic wrap. If the plastic wrap is positioned properly, you can prevent mixing of urine and stool. Preventing such mixing can give