Stool test

A stool test is the collection and analysis of stool for diagnostic purposes. Some of the most common are:
* The stool guaiac test, a common diagnostic screening for colon cancer.
*Tests for parasites, which usually enter the digestive tract as part of their life cycle
*A test for pH, which can indicate lactose intolerance or infection
*A fecal fat test, which can show malabsorption of fat typical of steatorrhea
Stool test at Wikipedia
Category:Medical tests