For a stool analysis, a stool sample is collected in a clean container and then sent to the laboratory. Laboratory analysis includes microscopic examination, chemical tests, and microbiologic tests. The stool will be checked for colour, consistency, amount, shape, and the presence of mucus.
The most common reason to test stool is to determine whether a type of bacteria or parasite may be infecting the intestines. Many microscopic organisms living in the intestines are necessary for normal digestion.
A doctor may request a stool culture to look for illness-causing bacteria such as:
- shigella.
- salmonella.
- yersinia.
- campylobacter.
- E. coli.
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