A flotation test is a scientific experiment where an object is put in water to see if it will sink or float. It helps us determine the density and buoyancy of the object. Full definition
Recognizing the importance of accurately diagnosing intestinal parasites, I made the change from in - house fecal flotation tests with centrifugation to fecal antigen testing and fecal flotation with centrifugation at the reference lab. (idexx.com)
After treatment, repeated fecal flotation tests over a few months» time are the best way to determine if the infection has been resolved. (healthypets.mercola.com)
A fecal ELISA or PCR test is preferable to a fecal flotation test because it checks for the presence of giardia antigens. (healthypets.mercola.com)