stool samples
Lab tests material
Stool samples are specimens of feces collected for medical testing.
Doctors order them to check for parasites, bacteria, blood, or other abnormalities that might indicate digestive problems or infections: The lab needs a stool sample to test for C. diff.
Collection kits typically include containers and instructions for gathering the specimen at home.
- fecesSolid digestive waste
- fecal matterSolid intestinal waste
- specimenIndividual for examination
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- cultureCollective social practices
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Extracted bodily fluid portions
blood draws · venous blood · arterial blood · bone marrow · saliva samples
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