Baby Swabery Anal [updated] -

| Indication | What the test looks for | Typical age of testing | |------------|------------------------|------------------------| | (e.g., Clostridioides difficile , Salmonella , Shigella ) | Pathogenic bacteria, toxins, or their DNA | Any infant with concerning diarrhea or fever | | Viral infections (e.g., rotavirus, norovirus) | Viral RNA/DNA | Infants with acute gastroenteritis | | Parasitic infections (e.g., Giardia , Cryptosporidium ) | Parasite cysts or oocysts | Infants with prolonged watery stools | | Screening for neonatal sepsis (especially in pre‑term babies) | Bacterial DNA, antibiotic resistance markers | In NICU settings or after maternal infection | | Evaluation of colonization (e.g., MRSA, ESBL‑producing organisms) | Resistant bacteria colonization | High‑risk hospital settings | | Research/clinical trials | Various microbiome or pathogen studies | As defined by study protocol |

If you notice , rectal bleeding , or signs of infection (redness, swelling) after the procedure, contact your pediatrician promptly. baby swabery anal