A stool test is a diagnostic procedure that involves analyzing fecal matter, or poop, to check for signs of infection, inflammation, or disease. The specific analysis depends on a person’s symptoms ...

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Stool samples can help doctors diagnose some health conditions. Tips for collecting a stool sample include urinating before collecting the sample and using any tools that the sample kit provides.

At-home collection, one-day fecal immunochemical test that meets American Cancer Society guidelines and HEDIS quality measures for lower gastrointestinal bleeding screening programs A number of ...