stool specimen Flashcards
a non-pathologic that indicates an excess of carbohydrates in diet
strongly acidic stool
a non-pathologic indicates an excess of protein in diet
strongly alkaline stool
what is the normal range pH value of stool
5.5-7.5
generally, it is not present but if there, it indicates either infection or some disorders of the digestive system
occult blood
it is generally found in stools of infants suffering from diarrhea
reducing substances
what is the normal color of stool
light to dark brown (due to the presence of bile pigments)
what color of stool is being describe?
bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract or iron administration like anemia
black
what color of stool is being describe?
bleeding piles, bleeding at the lower gastrointestinal tract or contamination with menstrual blood
bright red
what color of stool is being describe?
amoebic dysentery, jaundice or obstruction to the flow of bile to the intestine
fresh blood, mucous clay colored
after barium meal given for X-ray
white
separate hard lumps
very constipated
lumpy and sausage like
lightly constipated
a sausage shape with cracks in the surface
normal
like a smooth, soft sausage or snake
normal
soft blobs with clear cut edges
lacking fibre
