Fecal pH test
A fecal pH test is one where a specimen of feces is tested for acidity in order to diagnose a medical condition. The pH of human feces is variable but usually alkaline. An acidic stool can indicate a digestive problem such as lactose intolerance, an infection such as E. coli or rotavirus, or overgrowth of acid-producing bacteria (such as lactic acid bacteria).
| Fecal pH test | |
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| Synonyms | faecal pH test, stool acidity test |
| LOINC | 2755-7 |
The average pH for a healthy person is 6.6.
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