Mail-in stool kits such as Colorguard can detect warning signs, but gastroenterologists say a colonoscopy is still the most ...

A fecal lactoferrin test can detect intestinal inflammation. High lactoferrin levels in stool suggest that inflammation is present. This may indicate a bacterial infection or inflammatory bowel ...

According to Cologuard, made by Wisconsin-based Exact Sciences, there are three primary reasons why you may receive a testing ...

A fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in a person’s stool. The test assesses the digestive function and absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. Several medical conditions cause poor fat ...

Stool tests are vital for early detection of serious gastrointestinal diseases, including colorectal cancer, where timely intervention significantly improves survival rates. These tests also identify ...

THE microscopical examination of random stools for the presence of increased amounts of fat has proved to be a valuable screening procedure in the detection of malabsorptive syndromes in this ...

Rectal examination is believed dangerous and is commonly deferred or omitted in patients with acute myocardial infarction. To evaluate the safety and specific usefulness in this clinical setting of an ...

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with ...