Stool Routine/Microscopic Examination, or Stool R/M for short, is a diagnostic test that looks for a number of gastrointestinal health markers in stool samples. Both a microscopic (under microscope) and macroscopic (visible) examination of the stool are part of this thorough evaluation.

The appearance of the feces, including its color, consistency, and the presence of any aberrant materials like blood or mucus, are evaluated by a macroscopic inspection. This test can reveal information about how the digestive system works and spot any anomalies like inflammation or bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.

Examining feces samples under a microscope to look for unusual cells, parasites, bacteria, or other microbes is known as microscopic inspection. This portion of the test can provide significant insights into gastrointestinal infections, including parasite or bacterial infestations that may be causing symptoms related to the gastrointestinal tract.

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