Question: My dog was recently due for his yearly checkup and vaccinations. The receptionist called me the day before to remind me and asked me to bring a stool sample. I said ok and forgot about it ...

Stool samples can help doctors diagnose some health conditions. Tips for collecting a stool sample include urinating before collecting the sample and using any tools that the sample kit provides.

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with ...