Stool culture test in Kolkata
STOOL CULTURE TEST
The need for Stool Routine & MIcroscopic Examination in Kolkata to determine the illness or condition you may be experiencing might arise from a variety of stomach problems. A stool test is also known as a faecal sample test, stool sample test, or stool culture. The Stool Routine & Microscopic Examination in Kolkata can help with the diagnosis of health issues like inflammatory bowel disease, colon or stomach cancer, anal fissures, and piles, as well as determine whether there is blood in your stool sample. Book your Stool Culture Test in Kolkata through Medintu
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Why is a Stool Culture Test done?
If you experience any of these signs, your doctor might suggest a stool culture test:
- untreated diarrhoea that does not go away and lasts a little longer than expected
- faeces with blood or mucous in them
- stomach cramps or discomfort
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
What does a Stool Culture Test Measure?
Stool tests are used to determine whether bacteria or other microorganisms have contaminated the intestines. Even so, not all gut bacteria are harmful; some are necessary for proper digestion. Bloody diarrhea is caused by dangerous bacteria or parasites infecting your intestines, and stool tests can help identify the cause.
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FAQs
Stool tests are relatively cheaper when compared to blood and other tests. They can start anywhere between 120 to 300 rupees depending on the type of stool test and the lab you choose.
A simple stool test can help detect:
1. Blood in stools, which could indicate cancer.
2. Bacteria that could be causing diarrhea or dysentery.
3. Viruses and fungi causing diarrhea
4. Parasitic infections
5. Fat in the stool
6. Pus cells in the stool
Yes, you can take a stool test from home. With Medintu, you can book a stool test from the comfort of your home. A simple online booking will bring our technician to your address at a time suitable to you. You do not need to visit the laboratory to give the sample as our executive will collect it and go.
A stool test can explain what is causing symptoms like stomach pain, constipation, or diarrheas in the intestine. It tries to find whether these symptoms are because of a virus, bacteria, inflammation, parasite or cancer. It is a quick and easy test for assessing your gut health.