Steatorcrit Explained - Understanding the GI-MAP
Steatocrit offers a practical, clinically useful assessment of steatorrhea by demonstrating fecal fat content from a single stool sample. In this short video, learn how steatocrit can help identify fat malabsorption without the burden of traditional fecal fat collection methods.
Learning Objective:
- Explain the clinical utility of steatocrit as a marker of steatorrhea on a GI‑MAP test, and compare its advantages and limitations relative to gold-standard quantitative fecal fat testing.
Ilana Gurevich, ND, NSOM, FABNG
Dr. Gurevich is a naturopathic medical physician and an acupuncturist who uses individualized natural therapies to address the underlying cause of disease. She encourages her patients to take an active role in their own health care. Dr. Gurevich relies on a variety of natural modalities including Chinese and Western herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutritional supplements, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, and dietary education.
The opinions expressed in this presentation are the author's own. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for personal advice provided by a doctor or other qualified health care professional. Patients should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing a health or fitness problem or disease. Patients should always consult with a doctor or other health care professional for medical advice or information about diagnosis and treatment.