The hemoglobin–haptoglobin complex test (HHKT) is a diagnostic method used in gastroenterology to detect intestinal (within organ) bleeding. The basic principle of this immunological diagnostic technique for detecting intestinal bleeding is based on the biochemical properties of hemoglobin or haptoglobin (protein present in blood plasma). Because of this, increased hemoglobin–haptoglobin complexes can be detected in … Hemoglobin-haptoglobin Complex Test
The immunological stool test (fecal immunochemical test, FIT) is primarily used for early detection and thus prevention of colorectal cancer. The test is based on the immunological detection of occult blood (synonym: fecal occult blood test – FOBT; more precise immunological FOBT = iFOBT). Since April 1, 2017, the immunological fecal occult blood test (quantitative … Immunological Stool Test
Stool examination for enteropathogenic germs is an examination of the stool that aims to detect bacteria or other pathogens such as viruses, fungi or parasites that are harmful to the intestine. Different methods of examination can be distinguished, such as culturing in stool cultures or microscopic imaging. Serological methods are also feasible. The following bacteria, … Stool Examination for Enteropathogenic Germs, Fungi, Parasites and Worm Eggs
Bowel movement (defecation) is the excretion of feces (stool, excrement, feces, faeces) from the human digestive tract. The stool consists of undigested food components, secretions of the digestive tract (digestive juices), intestinal epithelia (intestinal mucosal cells), bile pigments and to a large extent intestinal bacteria (up to about 20% of the stool mass). The stool … Stool Examination