Fast, reliable stool analysis with NIR spectroscopy
Biomedical laboratories are equipped to test stool samples in order to diagnose a number of diseases and other issues, though conventional sample preparation and analysis procedures can be quite tedious and time-consuming. By utilizing near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) as an analytical technique for stool tests, laboratories can get fast, reliable results with no sample preparation.
The Metrohm NIRS DS2500 Solid Analyzer has been proven to be a valuable instrument for easy and reliable stool tests in biomedical laboratories. Fecal nitrogen and fat, dry matter, and many more key parameters can be quantified by NIRS in less than a minute without any sample preparation required.?
Dr. Laurence Barbot-Trystram from the University Hospital Pitié Salpêtrière - Charles Foix (AP-HP Paris, France) is a medical biologist and Ph.D. pharmacist specialized in biochemistry. She uses this device in her daily work and has agreed to share her experiences with the rest of the world. We asked Dr. Barbot-Trystram several questions about her work and her impressions from using the Metrohm NIRS DS2500 Solid Analyzer for stool analysis.