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Stool pH Test

Name: Stool pH
Brand: Max Lab
SKU: 6444
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Rating: 4.8 (4677 reviews)

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Test Name :	Stool pH Test
Sample Type :	Stool
Gender :	Both
Age group :	All Age Groups
Report Timeline :	Within 24hrs
This Test Includes :	pH (Stool) 1 Tests

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₹ 140

Stool pH Test Includes:
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Description
- The stool pH test measures the acid level of the stool to help diagnose a number of digestive problems. Altered pH values of stool can be caused by infections, lactose intolerance, or carbohydrate malabsorption. Normal fecal pH is between 6.5 and 7.5. This test is frequently employed in children with chronic diarrhoea ....Read More

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About Stool pH Test

The stool pH test measures the acid level of the stool to help diagnose a number of digestive problems. Altered pH values of stool can be caused by infections, lactose intolerance, or carbohydrate mal

When is the Test Prescribed?

A stool pH test is prescribed by healthcare professionals if a person is showing signs of having unhealthy changes in the intestines, or when a nutrient is not being absorbed properly. This diagnostic test is suggested by doctors for measuring the pH of stool to diagnose conditions such as lactose intolerance, bacterial overgrowth, or viral infections, especially in infants and children.

Causes for conducting the test may include suspected malabsorption syndromes, unexplained chronic diarrhoea, carbohydrate intolerance (e.g., fructose or lactose) or suspected infections. A high stool pH (alkaline stool) can indicate undigested protein or infection (bacterial), while a low stool pH can be due to malabsorption of sugar or viral gastroenteritis.

Symptoms that commonly lead to prescribing the stool pH lab test include frequent or watery stools, bloating, abdominal cramps, gas, and foul-smelling faeces. Also, this test can be conducted for infants if they have symptoms such as diaper rash and poor weight gain.

Preventing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) entails managing the dietary triggers and keeping a healthy gut microbiota. For instance, patients with lactose intolerance may control the disorder by means of a lactose-free diet, thus avoiding an acidic stool pH. Good hygiene, clean drinking water, and probiotic-rich foods might also help to keep a healthy stool pH.

The stool pH test procedure is simple and non-invasive. A fresh stool sample is collected and sent to the lab for analysis. The results give an indication of the acid-base status of the gut to guide clinicians for follow-up treatment or advise dietary modifications. For patients with pathological disturbances of gut function, particularly in early infancy or chronic IBS type patients, the stool pH analysis has become an important diagnostic tool in identifying the underlying cause and returning gut function to normal stool pH range.

Time Required for Test Reports + Next Steps

At Max Lab, the stool pH test is a quick and efficient diagnostic procedure. Once the stool pH lab test sample is sent in, results are usually available in 24 to 48 hours. Turnaround time is dependent on how many samples are in the queue and where you are located.

Stool pH testing is performed with sophisticated equipment to measure the pH of stool accurately, reveal the acidity or alkalinity of stool, and help physicians determine the acidity of stool. Low stool pH values are reported when there are chronic viral infections or carbohydrate malabsorption, and high stool pH values are associated with bacterial overgrowth or proteins are fermenting.

Once the stool pH test results are available, a MAX Lab doctor or your consulting physician will review them alongside symptoms and other tests. If the results are abnormal, further investigations such as reducing substance tests, stool cultures, or blood panels may be advised. Based on findings, dietary adjustments, medications, or lifestyle changes will be recommended to restore a normal stool pH and improve gut health.

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The sample will be processed at the nearest Max Hospital or Max Laboratory, and your test reports will be delivered within the specified time.
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