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The lab rejected my stool specimen because it is soft not watery. is that usual?
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Rejected stool : Discuss with your doctor who should take it up with the lab . Even soft stool can contain pathologic bacteria.
Answered 11/21/2018
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Depends: It depends on why the stool was being tested. If you were being tested for a cause of diarrhea, a non-liquid stool would not be an appropriate specimen. Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, and get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Answered 11/20/2018
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