fecal test

Excrement lab exam

A fecal test is a medical examination of stool to detect disease, infection, or parasites.

Doctors order fecal tests to check for blood in the stool, bacterial infections, or digestive problems: The vet ran a fecal test to check for worms.

Also called a stool test.

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Diagnostic fluid analysis

blood draw · spinal tap · bone marrow biopsy · saliva test · breath test

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Large intestine examination

endoscopy · exploratory surgery · lumbar puncture · laparoscopy · invasive procedure

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