The Stool routine examination looks at stool appearance, parasites, ova, blood and pus cells. It is done for: diarrhoea, worms, abdominal pain.
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The Stool routine examination is a test that looks at stool appearance, parasites, ova, blood, and pus cells. It is used to diagnose conditions such as diarrhea, worms, and abdominal pain. The preparation involves collecting a fresh stool sample in a clean container. The laboratory-specific reference range is provided on the report. High or positive results suggest the presence of parasites, blood, or pus, indicating an infection. Low or negative results indicate normal stool. The examination measures stool appearance, parasites, ova, blood, and pus cells. The sample type is stool. If the result is high, it suggests parasites, blood, or pus, indicating an infection. If the result is low, it indicates normal stool. The results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references
Diarrhoea, worms, abdominal pain.
Fresh sample in a clean container. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Parasites, blood or pus suggest infection. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Stool appearance, parasites, ova, blood and pus cells.
Stool
Parasites, blood or pus suggest infection.
Normal.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
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What does the Stool routine examination measure?
Stool appearance, parasites, ova, blood and pus cells.
Why is the Stool routine examination done?
Diarrhoea, worms, abdominal pain.
Do I need to fast for the Stool routine examination?
Fresh sample in a clean container.
What does a high or positive Stool routine examination mean?
Parasites, blood or pus suggest infection.
What does a low or negative Stool routine examination mean?
Normal.
What is the normal range for the Stool routine examination?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Stool routine examination done?
Diarrhoea, worms, abdominal pain.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Stool routine examination?
Fresh sample in a clean container. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Parasites, blood or pus suggest infection. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references