Care must be taken to ensure the stool is not mixed with urine or with water from the toilet. A healthcare provider may give directions on the best way to take the sample. In the case of diarrhea, ...

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Background: The newborn’s intestinal microbiota can vary with gestational age. Reliable analyses of stool samples require establishing the steps of collection, packaging, transportation, and storage.

Tests to confirm infection include: Pinworms are rarely spotted in stool samples. They can be identified by visual inspection when the worms are between 1/4- and 1/2-inch long. If they're not visible, ...

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Constipation can make stool harder and drier than usual, slowing the movement of stool within the body. Some people may have frequent but incomplete bowel movements. They may return to the ...

They may need a blood or stool sample. For example, a blood test can indicate inflammation or help rule out certain diagnoses. The best approach depends on the cause of the bowel changes.