Comprehensive Stool Analysis

A comprehensive laboratory diagnostic evaluation of a fecal sample incorporating macroscopic, microscopic, and chemical analyses. The microscopic portion assesses the presence of parasites, ova, specific pathogenic bacteria, cellular components (leukocytes or erythrocytes), and undigested dietary fat. The chemical evaluation screens for occult blood, specific enzymes (like trypsin), pH variations, and reducing substances (predominantly in pediatric cases). This thorough examination assists significantly in diagnosing gastrointestinal infections, malabsorption syndromes, and internal GI bleeding.