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First, standardized pediatric reference ranges are often lacking – a test validated for adults may yield false positives or false negatives in children. Second, the clinical utility of many parameters (e.g., specific bacterial genera) is not well established; interpretation is highly context-dependent and requires medical expertise. Third, results can cause unnecessary anxiety or lead to parents making unsupervised dietary or supplement changes, potentially harmful. Fourth, laboratory methods vary widely, affecting reproducibility. Finally, evidence for children is sparse – most studies are adult-based. A stool test can be useful when there is a specific clinical suspicion (e.g., chronic diarrhea, blood in stool), but it should always be interpreted by a pediatrician or pediatric gastroenterologist. 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