Stool Culture
Formal name: Stool Culture
Related tests: O&P, Clostridium difficile toxin
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To determine whether you have pathogenic bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract
When to Get Tested?
When you have diarrhea that lasts more than a few days and/or have blood or mucus in your loose stools
Sample Required?
A fresh stool sample or one that has been placed in a transport medium (a collection vial containing a preservative)
