Diagnostic laboratory tests to identify the pathogens causing infectious colitis may include stool examination (such as microscopy, culture and fecal leukocytes), blood culture, serology, and molecular tests such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Non specific laboratory findings in infectious colitis are also done and helpful to rule out development of complications.
Infectious colitis laboratory findings
Infectious colitis physical examination
Irritable bowel syndrome physical examination
Irritable bowel syndrome laboratory findings
Allergic colitis physical examination
Viral gastroenteritis laboratory findings
Ischemic colitis physical examination
Ulcerative colitis physical examination