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What is fat globules in stool?
It is droplets of fat contained in the stool. A fecal fat test shows how many fat globules are in the stool.
What is the purpose of a stool fat test?
A stool fat test is used to evaluate the amount of fat in the stool, which can help diagnose conditions such as malabsorption syndromes and pancreatic disorders. It can also provide information about the effectiveness of digestive enzymes.
What is the name for fat in the stool?
Steatorrhea is the term for excess fat appearing in the stool.
What is a O and P test?
The stool O and P test is the stool ova and parasites test. In this test, a stool sample is examined for the presence of intestinal parasites and their eggs, which are called ova.
How do they test stool for drugs?
They test stool for a lot of things, but drugs, so far as I know, are not one of the things they test it for. (Mostly stool samples are tested for bacteria and blood.) To test stool for drugs they'd have to liquify it, for starters. It would just be easier to ask for urine instead of stool.
What is hemi stool?
One may be referring to an heme-occult stool test - a test whereby one determines whether there is blood in the stool or not.
Is fat globules in stool dangerous?
no
What is stool RE me test?
That would refer to having another stool test (testing fecal matter for blood).A re-test is a do over.
What does negative blood in stool test mean?
Negative blood in stool test means no blood was found in that particular smear from that particular stool sample. Good news.
What test identifies protozoa infestation of stool?
Go to your doctor and ask for a stool analysis. If you don't have a doctor, contact Geneva Labs and ask for a referral to a doctor in your area. Geneva Labs has many parasite test kits. http://www.gdx.net/product/10139 This website can help you know what to say to your doctor and how to discuss the problem.
Does fat in stool get absorbed when refrigerated?
Only when it is frozen below 272C
Which test would tell the presence of melena?
A fecal occult blood test would typically be used to detect the presence of blood in the stool, including melena. This test checks for hidden blood in the stool that is not visible to the naked eye, and can help identify gastrointestinal bleeding.
