5a

  1. series of tests done on stool/feces sample dx conditions like digestive tract, poor nutrient absorption or cancer
    stool analysis
  2. types
    (stool) laboratory analysis
    • physical examination
    • chemical examination
    • microscopic examination
  3. physical examination
    aka
    microbiologic test
  4. physical examination
    -analysis:
    • color
    • consistency
    • weight/volume
    • shape 
    • odor
    • presence of mucus
  5. stool samples are submitted to the lab in the __ or the ______
    • fresh state
    • preserved samples
  6. consistency of stools
    • formed
    • semi-formed
    • soft
    • loose
    • wastery
  7. protozoan trophozoites are generally observed in 
    what type of stool consitency?
    soft or liquid
  8. protozoan cyst are generally observed in 
    what type of stool consitency?
    • formed
    • semi formed
  9. helmith eggs & larvae observed in 
    what type of stool consitency?
    any type
  10. normal stool
    color
    brown
  11. normal stool
    consistency
    soft, well formed
  12. normal stool
    shape
    tubular
  13. normal stool
    ph
    6
  14. normal stool
    sugar
    < 22mg/2 reducing sugar
  15. abnormal stool
    indication: ↑ volume
    absorption of fats
  16. abnormal stool
    low level enzyme
    • trypsin
    • elastin
  17. abnormal stool
    present elements
    • parasite
    • pus
    • blood
    • bacteria
    • mucus
    • virus
    • fungi
  18. abnormal stool
    reducing factor -sugar
    >5mg/g
  19. border line
    reducing sugar
    2-5mg/g
Author
summerdhon
ID
334592
Card Set
5a
Description
prelim
Updated