STOOLS MICROSCOPY AND CULTURE
01 Overview
02 Details
Why Get Tested?
To determine whether you have a parasite infecting your digestive tract.
When to Get Tested?
When you have diarrhea that lasts more than a few days and/or have blood or mucus in your loose stools, especially if you have drunk unpurified water while camping or have traveled outside of the United States.
Sample Required?
A fresh stool sample transported to the lab within 2 hours or a preserved stool sample; sometimes multiple samples collected on different days.
Test Preparation Needed?
None