Stool tests for acute gastroenteritis usually require stool specimens to be taken and then examined for stool routine, stool culture, and drug sensitivity tests.
Acute gastroenteritis usually occurs when the abdomen is cold or after eating cold and irritating foods. Most patients with acute gastroenteritis will have an increase in the number of stools and a change in the nature of stools. At this time, stool specimens can be obtained for routine stool examination, stool culture, and drug sensitivity testing.
Routine stool tests are performed to determine whether there is a bacterial, fungal, viral, parasitic, or amoebic infection. Stool cultures are performed to determine which bacteria are present, and drug sensitivity tests are performed to determine which antibiotics are more sensitive.
If acute gastroenteritis is present and a stool test is needed, it is advisable to go to the hospital as soon as possible to have the relevant tests and treatments with the help of a doctor.