Stool Epithelial Cells
Epithelial cells shed from the intestinal lining, visible under microscope.
Why it matters: Increased numbers may indicate inflammation or increased cell turnover in the GI tract.
What Moves It
May increase with:
Inflammation
IBD
Infections
Normal cell turnover
May decrease with:
Reduced inflammation
Normal mucosa
Common questions
What is Stool Epithelial Cells?
Epithelial cells shed from the intestinal lining, visible under microscope.
What might a high or low Stool Epithelial Cells mean?
Increased numbers may indicate inflammation or increased cell turnover in the GI tract.
What can affect Stool Epithelial Cells?
It may be higher with: Inflammation, IBD, Infections, Normal cell turnover. It may be lower with: Reduced inflammation, Normal mucosa.
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