Does Intake Of Senokot-S Affect The Stool Culture?

Posted on Sun, 31 Jan 2016

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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

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!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina