Remote Stool Tests – Home Stool Testing by Post
Our remote stool tests offer a simple and reliable way to investigate digestive symptoms from home. You can return your sample by post or drop it off at our laboratory. As a result, you can access accurate medical testing without attending a clinic.
We offer several laboratory-analysed stool tests, each designed to answer a specific clinical question. Therefore, you can choose the test that best matches your symptoms.
Simple home stool testing with easy postal return
What Our Stool Tests Can Detect
– Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) screening – measures faecal calprotectin and detects hidden blood to assess gut inflammation
– H. pylori stool antigen test – detects active Helicobacter pylori infection linked to stomach pain, gastritis and ulcers
– EORD PCR stool test – checks for bacterial, viral and parasitic causes of diarrhoea
– Intestinal parasite testing – combines microscopy with real-time PCR for improved accuracy
Why Stool Testing Is Important
Digestive symptoms often have more than one possible cause. For this reason, accurate stool testing plays a key role in diagnosis. It helps identify inflammation, infection or parasites early. As a result, doctors can choose the most effective treatment.
In the past, laboratories relied mainly on stool microscopy to detect parasites. However, this method can miss infections, especially when parasite levels are low. In addition, microscopy requires significant time and expertise.
Over recent years, laboratories have increasingly adopted real-time PCR testing. Studies show that PCR offers higher sensitivity and specificity than microscopy alone. Therefore, PCR now forms a central part of modern gastrointestinal testing.
That said, laboratories must always interpret PCR results carefully. For this reason, clinical context remains essential when reporting results.
Sample Collection
– To perform PCR testing and microscopy, you must collect at least three-quarters (¾) of the stool container
– Each kit includes clear, step-by-step instructions to make collection easier
Ordering Information
Please note the following before ordering:
– Each stool test must be purchased separately
– Stool tests cannot be combined with other tests in the same basket
This approach ensures correct handling, accurate laboratory processing and reliable results.
If you are unsure which remote stool test is most suitable for you, our team can help guide your choice before purchase.
