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Overview
A stool routine examination is a laboratory test used to analyze a stool (feces) sample for abnormalities in the digestive system. It helps diagnose gastrointestinal disorders like infections, malabsorption, inflammation, and certain cancers. The ...
Risk assessment
Risk Assessment
The test poses no direct risk since it only involves stool collection, but it can reveal significant health issues:
- Infection Risk: Indicating bacterial, viral, or parasitic i...
Ranges
Normal Range and Interpretation
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Color:
- Normal: Brown
- Abnormal:
- Clay-colored (bile duct obstruction),
- Black tarry (bleedi...
Test result interpretation
Normal results indicate healthy digestion and absence of infection or disease.
Abnormal results prompt further investigations, like imaging studies, colonoscopy, or blood tests, to diagnose the underlying c...
Sample types
Stool sample (feces): A small amount of stool is collected in a clean container. The sample should be fresh and uncontaminated by urine or water.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Description
The stool examination R/M (routine microscopy) helps to diagnose conditions affecting the digestive tract, such as infection from parasites, viruses, or bacteria, poor nutrient absorption, and cancer.
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