Stool examination

Generality

The stool test consists of the analysis of a fecal sample collected by the patient in the manner prescribed by the doctor. This examination includes macroscopic assessments (appearance, color, odor, consistency), chemical (pH, fatty acids, blood and other contents) and microbiological (coproculture and parasite research).

When you run

The stool test can therefore prove to be of great help in the diagnosis of some infections and diseases that affect the intestine, liver or pancreas. Any anomalies can still be produced simply from what they ate or from medications taken.

Sample Collection

Regarding the importance of the collection methods, generally the fecal sample must be: free from contamination of urine, menstrual blood or water from the toilet, collected after anal hygiene with warm water (without disinfectants) using the appropriate spatula, placed in a sterile container that can be purchased in the pharmacy or supplied directly by the laboratory, then refrigerated immediately after collection.

Insights

Stool exams and stool characteristics

Feces: general characteristics Feces of the newborn Faeces in the fecesFound in the fecesSteatorreaCoprocoltureFecium form and consistencyFeci stool color Feces blood Faecal occult blood Faeces smell Escherichia coli SalmonellaShippi in faecesTypiin and stool

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