Stool analysis
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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A general clinical study (analysis) cal - coprogram is an important addition to the diagnosis of diseases of the digestive organs and evaluation of the results of their treatment. The coprogram includes the study of physicochemical properties and microscopic examination.
Reference indicators (norm) of the program
|
Indicators |
Characteristics |
|
Amount |
100-200 g for one defecation |
|
Consistency |
Thick, decorated |
|
Colour |
Brown |
|
Smell |
Coughy, unsharp |
|
Reaction |
Neutral |
|
Bilirubin |
Absent |
|
Sterkilbilin |
Present |
|
Soluble protein |
Absent |
|
Microscopic characteristic | |
|
Muscular fibers |
A small amount or not |
|
Neutral fat |
Absent |
|
Fatty acid |
None |
|
Soap |
In a small amount |
|
Digestible fiber |
Absent |
|
Starch |
Absent |
|
Leukocytes |
None |
|
Erythrocytes |
None |
|
Crystals any |
None |
|
Iodophilic flora |
Absent |
|
Entamoeba coli (intestinal amoeba) |
Can be present |
|
Endolimax nana (dwarf amoeba) |
Can be present |
|
Chilomastix mesnill (inhabits the large intestine) |
Can be present |
|
Jodamoeba butschlii (iodameba Buchli) |
Can be present |
|
Blastocystis hominis (non-pathogenic sporic) |
Can be present |
The protists listed in the table refer to the non-pathogenic for humans. The frequency of carrier Entamoeba coli among healthy population is 20-30%, Endolimax nana - 15-20%, Chilomastix mesnill - 6-10%, Jodamoeba butschlii - 10-15%.
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