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Stool Collection: Hemoccult

Lab testing is done on stool to detect bacterial, parasitic and viral infections. Stool can also be tested for blood.

This enables the doctor to appropriately treat your child's illness. The hemoccult test looks for hidden blood in stool samples.

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Preparing for Stool Collection

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Last Updated: 07/2010