CULTURE STOOL INCLUDES ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY IF INDICATED

What this test checks

Grows and identifies bacteria from stool plus antibiotic sensitivity.

Why do people get this test?

Used in persistent or severe diarrhea, especially with blood or fever.

When you should consider this test

• Severe or persistent diarrhea
• Bloody stool
• Diarrhea after travel

How to prepare

Fresh stool sample.