Description
Number of Tests Included:
Single stool test analyzing physical, chemical, and microscopic parameters.
What is a Stool Routine Test?
A comprehensive examination of stool to detect infections, parasites, digestive abnormalities, and any blood or inflammatory markers.
Purpose of the Test:
Detect parasitic infections (worms, protozoa)
Identify bacterial or viral infections
Assess digestive inefficiency and malabsorption
Detect hidden blood (occult blood)
Evaluate inflammation or gastrointestinal diseases
Who Should Get This Test?
Individuals with diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, or vomiting
People with suspected parasitic or bacterial infections
Children with recurrent stomach issues
Individuals with unexplained weight loss or malabsorption symptoms
Patients undergoing gastrointestinal evaluations
Components of the Test:
Physical Examination: Color, consistency, mucus
Chemical Tests: Occult blood, pH
Microscopic Examination: Parasites, eggs, cysts, pus cells, RBCs, undigested food particles
Understanding the Test Report:
Presence of parasites/eggs → Infection
Pus cells/RBCs → Inflammation or infection
Occult blood → Possible bleeding in the digestive tract
Undigested food → Malabsorption
Preparation and Procedure:
No special preparation required
Collect stool in a clean, dry, wide-mouth container
Avoid mixing urine or water with the sample
How is the Test Done?
A stool sample is collected and examined under a microscope and through chemical tests to identify infections and abnormalities.
Best Time for Test:
Anytime, preferably from a fresh early-morning sample.
Booking and Checking Reports:
Book the test online via SDL, opt for home sample pickup if available, and view your stool test report digitally.
