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The Stool Pathogen Panel checks a stool sample for common causes of digestive illness. You may also hear it called a stool infection panel, GI pathogen screen, or stool studies panel. If your doctor ordered it, you can book at participating labs on LabFinder.
A gastrointestinal pathogen screen or qualitative stool panel looks for germs and gut inflammation. This panel may include stool culture, stool ova and parasites, fecal fat, stool white blood cells, Giardia antigen, fecal calprotectin, and C. diff toxins. It helps find bacterial, parasitic, or toxin causes of diarrhea and stomach pain.
Common reasons: ongoing or severe diarrhea, stomach pain with fever, mucus or blood in stool, recent travel with tummy illness, a suspected C. diff infection after antibiotics, or to check inflammation when your doctor is considering conditions like colitis.
Simple visit: plan about 10 to 20 minutes at the lab to pick up a kit or drop off the sample. Most people collect the sample at home using the containers and labels provided. Follow the kit steps, seal everything, and return it by the time the lab requests. You can then go on with your day.
Follow the kit: use only the containers and tools provided and label everything. Avoid contamination: do not let urine or water mix with the stool sample and do not scoop from the toilet bowl. Ask about medicines: tell your doctor about antibiotics, bismuth, antidiarrheals, or probiotics, since these can affect results. Temperature and timing: keep the sample as directed and return it as soon as you can. Bring any recent test results or notes for the staff.
Bacterial diarrhea such as Salmonella or Campylobacter, C. difficile infection, parasitic infections like Giardia, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, and fat malabsorption. Results are read in context. Your doctor will review your results with your symptoms and history before planning next steps.
With LabFinder, you can compare locations, see time slots, and book online at participating labs. It is easy to search for a convenient location in your area or by city or ZIP. Coverage varies by plan and provider, so confirm costs with your lab and insurer when you schedule.
Book on LabFinder: find a lab today on our lab finder and request a test doctor guided.
The information on this page and throughout the LabFinder website and mobile app is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized medical advice or specific health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider directly.
Booking a Stool Testing Panel Qualitative is easy using LabFinder. Just choose your location and enter your insurance information to find the closest Stool Testing Panel Qualitative near you.
To make a same-day appointment for a Stool Testing Panel Qualitative, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Stool Testing Panel Qualitative location near you. If there's availability for a same-day appointment at a nearby lab location, then you will be able to book it easily through LabFinder.
LabFinder allows you to easily schedule a Stool Testing Panel Qualitative. You can search by location and insurance to easily book a Stool Testing Panel Qualitative near you.
LabFinder allows you to easily make an appointment for a Stool Testing Panel Qualitative online. To make an appointment for a Stool Testing Panel Qualitative online, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Stool Testing Panel Qualitative near you.
Yes, you can get a Stool Testing Panel Qualitative without insurance. LabFinder allows you to search and select "Self-Pay" when booking a Stool Testing Panel Qualitative. While pricing for the test may not be immediately available, please check by calling the lab company directly for pricing.
