Stool test From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A stool test involves the collection and analysis of fecal matter to diagnose the presence or absence ofa medical condition, Contents = 1 Fecal occult blood test 2 Microbiology tests 3 Chemical tests, 4 See also 5 References ‘Transport vials filled with Fecal occult blood test human feces for stool testing. Yellow and blue tops for parasite testing, red top for stool cultures and the white One of the most common stool tests, the fecal occult blood test can be used to diagnose many conditions that cause bleeding in the gastrointestinal system top was provided by the including colorectal cancer or stomach cancer.!!] was B y patient with the sample. Microbiology tests Parasitic diseases such as ascariasis, hookworm, strongyloidiasis and whipworm can be diagnosed by examining stools under a microscope for the presence of worm larvae or eggs. Some bacterial diseases can be detected with a stool culture. Toxins from bacteria such as Clostridium difficile ((C. diff) can also be identified, Viruses such as rotavirus can also be found in stools.) Chemical tests A fecal pH test may be used determine lactose intolerance or the presence of an infection!4) Steatorrhea can be diagnosed using a Fecal fat test that checks for the malabsorption of fat.!41 Faecal elastase levels are becoming the mainstay of pancreatitis diagnosis. See also = Rectal examination References 1. 4 "Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)" (httpy/www.webmd.com/hw/colorectal_cancer/hw227116.asp)fool culture" (http://www.webmd.com/hw/lab_tests/hw5738.asp). ‘ool Acidity Test - MedicineNet.com" (http//www.medicinenet, com/stool_acidity_test/article, htm), 4, * "MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Fecal fat" (http://www nim.nih, gov/mediineptus/ency/article/003588. htm), Retrieved from "http//en.wikipedia.orgiw/index. php title=Stool_test&coldid=554062884" Categories: Stool tests = This page was last modified on 8 May 2013 at 02331. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution- ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Ine., a non-profit organization.