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Increased fecal fat levels are found in cystic fibrosis, malabsorption secondary to other conditions like Whipple's disease or Crohn's disease, maldigestion secondary to pancreatic or bile duct obstruction, and "short-gut" syndrome
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What might an abnormal stress test show?
An abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) may indicate deprivation of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle (ST wave segment depression, for example), heart rhythm disturbances
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.
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.
How does alcohol show up in a stool test?
Alcohol itself is not typically detected in a standard stool test. However, its metabolites, such as ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and ethyl sulfate, may be found in stool samples, indicating recent alcohol consumption. The presence of these metabolites can help assess alcohol use or potential abuse. Stool tests are not commonly used for alcohol detection; urine or blood tests are more standard for this purpose.
Why a Medicine does not show in a urine test?
A medicine might not show up in the urine test if it is not filtered out through the kidney and into the urine.
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.
What does abnormal crystals and amorphous sediment in blood test mean?
Abnormal crystals and amorphous sediment are findings in a urine test, not a blood test. Suggests stones.
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.
What is the definition of a stool culture?
Stool culture is a test to identify bacteria in patients with a suspected infection of the digestive tract.
