{"id":11215,"date":"2025-02-24T10:42:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T10:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whl.crafterfox.eu\/?post_type=product&#038;p=11215"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:29:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:29:52","slug":"feces-cultuur-basis","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.worldhealthlaboratories.com\/nl\/tests\/faeces\/faeces-culture-basic\/","title":{"rendered":"Feceskweek (Basis)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Faeces Culture \u2013 Basic Stool Test<\/h2>\n<p>The Faeces Culture \u2013 Basic Test is a foundational microbiological assessment used to detect common bacterial pathogens in the gastrointestinal tract. It is typically used as a first-line investigation in patients with suspected gastrointestinal infections.<\/p>\n<p>This test focuses on identifying disease-causing bacteria by culturing a stool sample under controlled laboratory conditions. It allows clinicians to determine whether an acute or persistent infection may be contributing to digestive symptoms.<\/p>\n<h3>Why this test is clinically important<\/h3>\n<p>Stool culture is a well-established diagnostic method that enables the detection and identification of pathogenic bacteria responsible for gastrointestinal infections. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}<\/p>\n<p>Common pathogens detected include organisms such as <em>Salmonella<\/em>, <em>Shigella<\/em>, <em>Campylobacter<\/em>, and certain strains of <em>E. coli<\/em>, which are frequently associated with foodborne illness and infectious diarrhea. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Detects common bacterial gastrointestinal infections<\/li>\n<li>Supports diagnosis of acute diarrhea and foodborne illness<\/li>\n<li>Provides organism identification for targeted treatment<\/li>\n<li>May allow antibiotic sensitivity testing when required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What this test evaluates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Presence of pathogenic bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract<\/li>\n<li>Growth and identification of cultured organisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Clinical relevance<\/h3>\n<p>This test is particularly useful in cases of suspected infectious gastroenteritis, especially when symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, or blood in the stool are present. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}<\/p>\n<p>By identifying the specific pathogen, stool culture helps guide appropriate treatment decisions and supports infection control, particularly in cases of travel-related illness or suspected food contamination.<\/p>\n<p>However, compared to more advanced molecular methods (such as PCR-based testing), culture-based testing may detect a more limited range of organisms and typically requires a longer turnaround time.<\/p>\n<h3>Who may benefit<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Patients with acute diarrhea or gastrointestinal infection<\/li>\n<li>Suspected food poisoning or bacterial gastroenteritis<\/li>\n<li>Persistent diarrhea lasting several days<\/li>\n<li>Recent travel-associated gastrointestinal symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Cases where infection needs to be confirmed or excluded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When this test is especially useful<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Initial evaluation of gastrointestinal infections<\/li>\n<li>Short-term or acute digestive symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Screening before more advanced stool testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Limitations to consider<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Primarily detects bacterial pathogens (limited viral\/parasitic detection)<\/li>\n<li>Lower sensitivity compared to PCR-based testing<\/li>\n<li>Does not assess microbiome balance, inflammation, or digestion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sample Type<\/h3>\n<p>Stool sample collected at home using a dedicated collection kit.<\/p>\n<h3>Turnaround Time<\/h3>\n<p>Approximately 3 to 5 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Tests<\/h3>\n<p>For a more comprehensive gastrointestinal assessment, consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhealthlaboratories.com\/tests\/faeces\/gi-pathogens-profile-multiplex-pcr-stool-test\/\">GI Pathogens Profile \u2013 Multiplex PCR<\/a> (broader and more sensitive pathogen detection)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhealthlaboratories.com\/tests\/faeces\/advanced-stool-analysis-gi360\/\">GI360\u2122 Advanced Stool Analysis<\/a> (microbiome, inflammation, digestion)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhealthlaboratories.com\/tests\/faeces\/comprehensive-stool-analysis\/\">Comprehensive Stool Analysis<\/a> (functional gut assessment)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"430\">\n<li data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"396\">Bacterial composition analysis in stool<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"430\"><strong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"422\">Sample requirement:<\/strong> Stool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"465\">Suitable for postal submission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Basistest voor ontlasting om veelvoorkomende bacteri\u00eble infecties zoals Salmonella, Shigella en Campylobacter op te sporen. 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