STOOL TESTS

 

Stool tests can be done to look for evidence of:

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• Infection (e.g. salmonella, campylobacter)

• Inflammation (Faecal Calprotectin test), such as Crohn’s Disease and colitis

• Polyps and cancer (FIT/FOB test, which look for minute traces of blood in the stool).

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It should be noted that a positive test does not always mean something is wrong, but this needs discussing with a specialist and further investigations are usually required.