Fecalysis is essentially the examination of feces (better known as poop and stool). It aids in diagnosing various gastrointestinal tract disorders, ranging from maldigestion and malabsorption to bleeding or infestation by bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
The Importance of Booking a Fecalysis
The reasons for booking Fecalysis are the following:
- To check for bowel cancer, gastrointestinal infections and other similar conditions.
- To evaluate if there is a parasitic infection.
- To identify the cause of diarrhea or loose bowel movement (LBM)
- To determine the effectiveness of the therapeutic regimen for intestinal malabsorption
- It can help you learn if your body is digesting food properly.
*This test is included in our Annual Physical Exam and Pre-employment packages, namely:
Price
The price of Fecalysis can depend on where you get it. Our Fecalysis here at Medi Linx costs only P95.00.
Fecalysis Procedure and Results
A Fecalysis procedure has a few steps. They are:
- Collect the sample. You can do this step onsite or offsite. Collect a specimen of your stool and place it inside a leak-proof container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Complete the test request form. Note the date and time of the stool collection. Don’t forget to include the demographics.
- Hand the specimen to the laboratory.
- Check the results. You can pick the results online or from the laboratory itself.
Questions About Fecalysis
Is Fecalysis the same as a stool test?
Fecalysis is the same as a Stool Test.
What is the best time of day to take a stool sample?
The best time to take a stool sample is in the morning, after the first bowel movement of the day. You can take the sample right after that.
Book Your Fecalysis With Medi Linx Today!
Medi Linx Laboratory offers over 400 laboratory procedures and specialized tests. We also offer a Pre-employment Medical Exam and an Executive check-up. You can book a Fecalysis through our website, Virtual Lab. Just sign up, and you can immediately check our procedures and packages. For other inquiries, please call our QC Lab at 0939-9227341.