How correctly to hand over the analysis of a feces and whether preparation is necessary?

Stool analysis (coprogram) is one of the most reliable methods of detecting abnormalities of the functions of the digestive system. With the help of it, many diseases of the intestine, stomach, gall bladder, liver and pancreas are diagnosed.

In order for the general analysis of stool to show correct results, the patient must adhere to certain rules for his surrender:

• About a week before the test is done, it is necessary to cancel the intake of all medications that in one way or another can affect the gastrointestinal tract.
• If on the eve of a study of the intestine and stomach with the help of an X-ray or an enema was made, then the stool should be postponed for 2 days.
• It is not recommended to conduct an analysis in women during menstruation.
• 5 days before delivery, it is necessary to adhere to diets, including dairy products, fruits, eggs, mashed potatoes and refuse products that can cause fermentation in the intestines, beets, fish, meat and alcohol.
• Before collecting the test, the genitals and the area of the anus must be thoroughly washed with a soap solution. Then rinse with boiled water.
• Handing the analysis of feces (any kind), you can not resort to the help of laxative drugs or enemas - defecation should be independent.
• Defecation should be performed in a clean and dry container.
• Collecting feces is recommended in the morning of the day when the analysis is assigned. If this is not possible, then the surrender of yesterday's feces (but not for all types of analysis) is allowed, which is not more than 8 hours. At the same time, you need to store it in the refrigerator.
• Cal should be collected in a special sterile container, and without any urine.
• The amount of stool should be at least 10 grams (about a teaspoonful).
• On the container, indicate your data, date of birth and time of collection of the analysis.
• It is desirable to deliver the analysis to the laboratory no later than 3 hours after its collection.

Types of analysis of feces .

Analysis for dysbiosis is conducted for the study of intestinal microflora. It shows the ratio of pathogenic, conditionally pathogenic (staphylococci, enterobacteria) microorganisms and "useful". This analysis is prescribed when unstable stools appear, flatulence, intestinal infections, to determine the degree of intestinal biocenosis.

Analysis of faeces for enterobiasis is performed to exclude or confirm the presence of pinworm eggs, the first sign of which is intestinal upset and itching near the anus. Often, this analysis is taken to obtain a medical book, during hospitalization, during registration in the pool, kindergarten, etc.

Analysis of feces on the egg-yawling reveals the presence of helminths, which cause a number of diseases called helminthiases. As a rule, in humans, these diseases cause flat and round worms. Assign also for obtaining a medical book, for hospitalization etc.

The analysis for hidden blood shows the so-called "hidden" blood, which is visible only under a microscope. It is carried out with suspicion of internal bleeding of the digestive tract.

And, at last, the analysis on carbohydrates is spent at children about one year. Thanks to him, the presence of lactase deficiency (intolerance of milk protein) is revealed, the symptoms of which are: increased gas formation in the intestine of a child, frequent regurgitation, anxiety during breastfeeding, bloating.