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Ova and Parasite Exam

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The ova and parasite (O&P) exam detects parasites in a stool sample to help diagnose an infection of the digestive tract.
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Gastrointestinal Pathogens Panel

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Gastrointestinal (GI) pathogen panels are used to simultaneously test for the presence of multiple disease-causing microbes in a stool sample and help diagnose an infection of the digestive system (GI tract).
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Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli

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Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria are part of healthy digestive systems, but some strains produce poisons called Shiga toxins that can cause severe diarrhea and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Lab tests can detect these disease-causing E. coli to help diagnose an infection.
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Infectious Disease Genetic Testing

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Some microbes, including bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, cause infections in humans. Because microbes contain genetic material (DNA and RNA) that is different from the genetic material in human cells, genetic testing techniques can be used to test for infections.
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Stool Culture

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A stool culture helps diagnose an infection of the digestive system when a person has diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramping, and blood or mucus in the stool.
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Gastrin

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Gastrin is a hormone that regulates the production of acid in the stomach during the digestive process. The gastrin test helps diagnose tumors called gastrinomas, Zollinger-Ellison (ZE) syndrome, and hyperplasia of G-cells.
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Pubic Lice Test

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Pubic lice are parasitic insects that live and typically reproduce in pubic hair. Learn more about the symptoms of pubic lice and how to get tested.
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Calcium Test

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A blood calcium test is ordered to screen for, diagnose, and monitor a range of conditions relating to the bones, heart, nerves, kidneys, and teeth.
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