Stool Routine/Microscopic

Stool Routine/Microscopic

Preferred Specimen(s) 10 gm fecal specimen in plastic, leak-proof container

Instructions Do not freeze

Transport Container Plastic, leak-proof feces container

Transport Temperature Room Temperature, stable 48 hours

Reject Criteria Received frozen

Methodology Microscopic Examination

Clinical Significance Stool examination is useful to detect some gastrointestinal parasites and fungal elements. Other tests may be more appropriate to identify and culture bacterial infections.

Book Your test Now