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Does Intake Of Senokot-S Affect The Stool Culture?

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Posted on Thu, 31 Mar 2016
Question: I need a stool sample but it won't happen without a laxative. Will it spoil the sample? Im thinking of a stool softener life SenokotI only want to ask one question and it is urgent. Im awaiting treatment. Fever is unrelenting. I can see my own doctor \on Monday. This is worrying. Don't worry Ill ask somebody
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
senokot is not supposed to affect the results

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

senokot is not supposed to affect the stool culture. Remember that you'd better give 3 specimens for more credible results.

Kind Regards!
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Does Intake Of Senokot-S Affect The Stool Culture?

Brief Answer: senokot is not supposed to affect the results Detailed Answer: Hello, senokot is not supposed to affect the stool culture. Remember that you'd better give 3 specimens for more credible results. Kind Regards!