2023年9月18日 · Stool samples are helpful when looking for certain infections or inflammation in the digestive system. If you’re asked to provide a stool sample, have no fear. Sending in a stool sample will not require you to stay in the hospital or take any medications. And you can do it from the comfort of your home. How should you properly collect a stool ...

2023年8月24日 · A stool test looks for pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites) in your poop that can make you sick. Stool tests can also look for other signs, like hidden blood, that signal something’s wrong. Healthcare providers can use stool tests to check for a wide range of gastrointestinal (GI) issues, including infections and cancers.

2025年1月30日 · While taking a stool sample may sound intimidating, the stool sample kit that your doctor provided has everything in it that you need for success. In this article, we’ll walk you through every step of the process, including preparing your toilet, collecting the sample, and handling it afterward.

2023年5月28日 · If you’ve been having stomach problems, your doctor might order a stool culture or ask for a stool sample. This test can look in your poop for bacteria, a virus, or other germs that might...

2024年6月3日 · This article explores what to do before collecting a stool sample, how to collect and store stool samples, and how to return them. It also discusses why doctors use stool samples.

A stool specimen, also known as a fecal specimen or fecal sample, is a sample of feces (solid waste) collected from a person for laboratory analysis. Components of stool specimen analysis include chemical analysis, physical characteristics, and microscopic examination.

2025年1月24日 · This information explains how to collect a stool sample using a stool (poop) collection kit. Your healthcare provider will use this stool collection kit to run laboratory test (s) on your stool (poop). They can use the results to diagnose infection, measure inflammation (swelling), and guide our treatment plan. Your kit should include:

To collect a poo sample: Put something in the toilet to catch the poo, such as a clean disposable container, or spread newspaper or cling film (plastic wrap) over the rim of the toilet. Do a poo. Make sure it does not touch the inside of the toilet, or the water.

Read all of the instructions before collecting a stool sample. It is important to follow the instructions so the sample is collected the right way. This will help your test results be correct.

A stool (poo) test checks a sample of your faeces in a laboratory. Different stool tests check for different health issues, such as bowel cancer, gut infections and other health conditions. Most people with gastroenteritis don't need any stool tests.