A stool culture is done to: 1  Find the cause of symptoms. 2  Find and identify certain types of organisms that are causing infections or diseases. 3  Identify a person who may not have any symptoms of disease but who carries bacteria that can spread infection to others. 4  Find out if treatment for an infection has worked as it should.
Meat may stay in the intestines for 24-72 hours and still depend on its type. Likewise, red meat in particular takes 1-3 days to complete the digestion process because of fat content and high protein, according to Lisa Cicciarello Andrews of University of Cincinnati.
How long does it take to have an empty stomache?   It usually takes about 4 to 6 hours for a full stomach to digest the food. However, this varies from person to person, and if vomitting occurs, much less time. It takes â¦from 12 to 24 hours for the food to completely leave the digestive/excremetory systems.