What is General stool examination?
Test Overview A stool analysis is a series of tests done on a stool (feces) sample to help diagnose certain conditions affecting the digestive tract. These conditions can include infection (such as from parasites, viruses, or bacteria), poor nutrient absorption, or cancer.
How many types of stool exams are there?
There are two main types of stool tests to choose from. A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) detects the presence of blood in your feces. The second type, a stool DNA test, detects the presence of genetic material from polyps and cancerous tumors.
What exams doctors do with stool?
A stool culture is used to identify possible bacterial infections, and these results can prompt more specific screening tests for particular bacterial toxins. A common lab test called an “ova and parasites exam” screens for a variety of non-bacterial microscopic parasites.
What is a normal fit test result?
FIT results of more than 10 are deemed positive – patient has a 1 in 4 chance of Lower GI cancer. When FIT is less than 10 it suggests a low probability of Lower GI cancer, although these do occur. Patients with bowel cancer and a FIT less than 10 often have other symptoms.
How to examine your stool?
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What can a stool test diagnose?
This test allows the analysis of DNA from one’s stool sample to detect cancer. Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for people who have a history of heavy smoking can be recommended to spot lung cancer. A CT scan that takes an x-ray of the lung to detect the tumor may also be recommended.
How to take a stool sample?
Ask your doctor if the sample must be delivered immediately.
What can stool samples reveal?
Diarrhea that lasts more than a few days