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A stool test is a method that detects parasitic diseases as well as stomach ulcers and colon cancer. This is a mandatory procedure before starting work in the catering industry. The waiting time for results varies depending on the type of test. Feces can be subjected to chemical, bacteriological and microscopic analysis. Performing all possible tests gives information on how our digestive system functions.
Stool tests – what does it detect?
Thanks to this simple examination, we can detect infections of the digestive system. Additionally, the analyzes performed will help to answer the question of whether our body is digesting properly, because thanks to the test, you can see undigested residues that remain in the digestive system. Additionally stool tests they check if there is any blood or mucus in it, which may indicate a disease state of the body. RESEARCH feces is recommended in the case of suspected infectious diseases of the digestive system.
Sometimes a referral is given to a person who has a problem with malabsorption of nutrients. It is also very often performed in people who observe bleeding from the digestive system. This examination can also be done at home. You can perform a general fecal examination in the form of mail order by purchasing the service through Medonet Market. The platform also offers shipment tests of the intestinal microfora.
Stool tests – how to prepare?
It is very important to discontinue certain medications. It is best to do it 3 days before the test. Drugs that may slightly falsify the result include iron preparations, anti-inflammatory drugs, and acetylsalicylic acid. A few days before the test, we should increase the amount of fiber in the diet. It is not recommended to test during menstruation as the result may indicate the presence of blood, which is a very disturbing signal. We should collect feces in a special container. It can be purchased at any pharmacy. It is inexpensive and has a spatula to make the sampling process much easier. We should collect about 1-1,5 cm of feces at one time. It is best to test 3 faecal samples collected for 3 consecutive days.
Currently, stool examination can also be performed in the form of mail order. We recommend checking the concentration of zonulin, which is very important in patients with type 1 diabetes or symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. The survey is available on Medonet Market.
Stool tests – in a child
Stool tests are often commissioned to children. The reasons can be very different. The child is tested for Helicobacter pylori. A positive test result prompts you to take appropriate treatment as it informs you about an active infection. The doctor will refer you to this test also if your child has symptoms of poisoning. With it, you can check whether the culprits are not rotaviruses or adenoviruses. Additionally, a stool sample is collected to see if it is in the digestive system in a child there are no parasites. The test detects adult eggs. Taking the sample in a child it is also not complicated. It should be collected as soon as you have a bowel movement. In a smaller child, feces can be collected from a clean and ironed cloth diaper.