Fecal pH test
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A fecal pH test is one where a specimen of feces is tested for acidity in order to diagnose a medical condition. The pH of human feces is variable but usually alkaline.[1] An acidic stool can indicate a digestive problem such as lactose intolerance,[1] an infection such as E. coli or rotavirus, or overgrowth of acid-producing bacteria (such as lactic acid bacteria).
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The average pH for a healthy person is 6.6.[2]