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Colic Diagnosis - Small Intestinal Absorption Tests (view source)
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D-xylose or D-glucose absorption tests can be used to assess the absorptive capacity of the small intestine to absorb carbohydrates. D-glucose is more widely available than d-xylose and so the oral glucose tolerance test is more commonly utilised in practice. To see how to perform these tests click [[D-Glucose and D-Xylose Absorption Tests in Horses|here]].
D-xylose or D-glucose absorption tests can be used to assess the absorptive capacity of the small intestine to absorb carbohydrates. D-glucose is more widely available than d-xylose and so the <u>oral glucose tolerance test</u> is more commonly utilised in practice. To see how to perform these tests click [[D-Glucose and D-Xylose Absorption Tests in Horses|here]].
=====Diseases Causing a Reduced or Delayed Peak in Glucose Absorption in Horses are listed below;=====
=====Diseases Causing a Reduced or Delayed Peak in Glucose Absorption in Horses are listed below;=====