Why It's Done:
Diagnosing Gastrointestinal Disorders:
Helps identify infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites that invade the gastrointestinal system.
Assists in diagnosing conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and colorectal cancer2.
Monitoring Health:
Used to evaluate the function and integrity of the gastrointestinal tract.
Helps assess symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, blood in the stool, and unexplained weight loss2.