Infectious colitis laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Qasim Salau, M.B.B.S., FMCPaed [2]

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Diagnostic laboratory tests to identify the pathogen causing infectious colitis include stool and blood culture, serology, or polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Non specific laboratory findings in infectious colitis are also done and helpful to rule out development of complications.