This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Preparing properly for lab tests helps ensure your results are accurate and reliable. Some tests — ...

A fecal culture is a laboratory test used to determine what types of bacteria are present in your digestive tract. Some types of bacteria can cause infection or disease. By testing your feces, or ...

Medicare should cover a parasite poop test when medically necessary, usually when a person has symptoms of gastroenteritis or a history of exposure to a parasite. Laboratory technicians perform a ...