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A re-evaluation of the D (+) xylose absorption test in the horse.

Equine veterinary journal (1979-10-01)
M C Roberts, P Norman
PMID540633
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The absorption of d-xylose forms the basis of a useful screening test in the investigation of small intestinal disorders in the horse. A comparison has been made of different assay methods and there was no significant difference between the results obtained with the parabromoaniline (PBA) method or the ferric chloride-orcinol (FCO) method. The orthotoluidine method was unsatisfactory. The anticoagulant agent did not affect the test. A dose of 0.5 g commercial grade xylose/kg body weight as a 10 per cent solution given by stomach tube, produced a peak plasma xylose level after 90 min and should discriminate normal from abnormal absorption. The FCO method was preferred for the occasional test performed in practice, and a 2-hour sampling period would be adequate.

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4-Bromanilin, 97%
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4-Bromanilin, ≥99.0% (GC)