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Which of the following is the primary purpose of a guaiac test?
Detect occult Blood in fecal matter.
What does guaiac mean?
Guaiac-positive discharge means that there was blood in the discharge. This test may be used for breast discharge.
What is guaiac?
The Resin of a tree used as a reagent in tests for the presence of blood
Is this true or false a test card impregnated with guaiac regent is used when testing for occult blood?
True
What does guaiac-positive discharge mean?
Guaiac-positive discharge refers to vaginal discharge that contains blood, and indicates the presence of blood in the discharge. This can sometimes be a sign of bleeding within the vaginal canal or reproductive tract, and may be related to various gynecological conditions that should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
What is a Guaiac oil?
Oil of guaiac is a fragrance used in soap. It comes from the palo santo tree (Bulnesia sarmientoi). Oil of guaiac is produced through steam distillation of a mixture of wood and sawdust from palo santo. It is sometimes incorrectly called guaiac wood concrete. It is a yellow to greenish yellow semi-solid mass which melts around 40-50º C. Once melted, it can be cooled back to room temperature yet remain liquid for a long time. Oil of guaiac has a soft roselike odour, similar to the odour of Hybrid tea roses or violets. Because of this similarity, it has sometimes been used as an adulterant for rose oil. Oil of guaiac is primarily composed of 42-72% guaiol, bulnesol, d-bulnesene, b-bulnesene, a-guaiene, guaioxide and b-patchoulene. It is considered non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non phototoxic to human skin.
What is a polygraph test used to detect?
A polygraph is used to help detect if someone is lying.
What type of urine test is used to detect Darvocet?
A Propoxyphene test is used to detect Darvocet.
What instrument is commonly used by the dentist to detect decay?
The explorer is used by the dentist to detect decay.
What would a postitive guaiac test indicate?
Could mean Hemophilia, a positive guaiac test means that there's hidden blood in the stool (blood that you may not be able to see with your own eyes).
What is the chemical in cylinder to detect leakage?
Helium is used to detect leaks.
what is used to detect high yield explosives?
8) Which of the following are used to detect high-yield explosives?
