A stool analysis is a series of tests done on stool sample to diagnose certain medical conditions that affect the digestive tract. These conditions can be either an infection, poor nutrient absorption in the body or even cancer. The analysis can help in identifying diseases as well as the cause of symptoms affecting the digestive tract, liver and pancreas. This test is also used for screening colon cancer by checking for hidden blood.
Stool routine test would be ordered by the doctor if you suffer from symptoms mentioned below- Diarrhoea lasting more than few days Throwing up Poop that contains blood or mucus.
If your test results are negative, that means that they’re normal. A positive test result means that your poop was infected with a germ, virus, or other type of bacteria.
