Laboratory processes: | Samples: Were there any methods or timings described for collecting, storing and transporting stool samples? |
 | Parasite detection: Were any methods described or referenced for the detection of parasites, other than the word 'microscopy'? (e.g. stain, magnification)? |
 | Bacterial Culture: Were any methods described or referenced for the culture of bacteria, other than the word 'culture'? (e.g. media, temperature) |
 | Bacteria identification: Were any methods described or referenced for the identification of cultured bacteria? |
 | Virus detection: Were any methods described for the identification of viruses? (the name of the test was sufficient) |
Quality control | Were methods described for testing and controlling the quality of the laboratory tests used in the study? |
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing | Which of the pathogens detected in the study, if any, were tested for antimicrobial susceptibility? |