Stool culture
Stool Culture
Stool culture (pronunciation: /stuːl ˈkʌltʃər/) is a laboratory test that checks for bacteria or other microorganisms in a stool sample. The test is used to diagnose bacterial infections or conditions, such as infectious diarrhea, in the gastrointestinal tract.
Etymology
The term "stool culture" is derived from the words "stool", which refers to feces, and "culture", a term used in microbiology to refer to the cultivation of microorganisms in a controlled environment.
Procedure
The procedure for a stool culture involves the collection of a stool sample, which is then sent to a laboratory. The sample is placed in a special environment to encourage the growth of bacteria, and then examined under a microscope. If bacteria or other microorganisms are present, they can be identified and tested for sensitivity to various antibiotics.
Related Terms
- Fecal occult blood test: A test that checks for hidden (occult) blood in the stool.
- Ova and Parasite test: A test that checks for parasites and their eggs in the stool.
- Clostridium difficile: A bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stool culture
- Wikipedia's article - Stool culture
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