4010. Stool Analysis
Description
Coprogram is a complex analysis that allows to assess feces physically, chemically and microscopically. Feces displays the state of all organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Coprogram is used to diagnose almost all diseases of the digestive system.
Feces for a coprogram must be taken in case of frequent constipation or diarrhea, changes in the usual color and consistency of feces, pain in the projection area of the digestive tract.
The coprogram must be taken in conjunction with an occult blood test.
When and who needs the test?
Diagnostics of various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract:
- pathologies of the liver, stomach, pancreas, duodenum, small and large intestine, gall bladder and biliary tract;
- evaluation of the results of treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, requiring long-term medical supervision.
Biological material
- Stool
Preparing for stool testing
- Feces should not be sent for testing after an enema, insertion of suppositories, or intake of castor or vaseline oil.
- According to the indications, the doctor prescribes a trial diet, which the patient follows for 4-5 days.
- Feces for testing should not contain any foreign impurities, such as urine.
- For...