Procedure
Stool Culture and Pathogen Testing
A one-page care plan for patients having Stool Culture and Pathogen Testing, covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this test checks my stool for infection
- I understand it helps find the cause of diarrhea or GI symptoms
- I follow instructions for proper sample collection
- I tell my provider about symptoms (diarrhea, fever, blood in stool)
- I understand proper collection is very important
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Stool Culture and Pathogen Testing is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.