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The word occult just means hidden. So occult blood in the feces means that it is there, but you might not see it. If a person tests positive for occult blood in their stool, it usually means there is internal bleeding somewhere. It could be from an ulcer, recent surgery, or cancer, among other possible causes. A doctor needs to determine the source of the bleeding whenever there is internal bleeding.
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What is another name of fecal occult blood?
It means blood in the feces that is not visibly apparent.
What department is Fecal Occult Blood Tested?
clinical chemistry
What is a fecal occult blood test?
the chemical test that is done to detect blood in the feces in amounts too small to be seen.
What requies a sample of feces?
A typical medical test that requires a stool sample is the fecal occult blood test, used to detect colon cancer.
What does Occult blood negative means?
what is the internal QC, occult blood
Occult Blood In Stool reference range negative?
Yes "Negative" is the reference range for occult blood
What is occult defect of the left pairs interarticularis?
occult defect of inarticulateness blood clouting
You pass blood each time you go to pass feces The blood first before feces?
before
What is medical code 82306?
CPT code 82306 - Blood, occult, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay, qualitative, feces, 1-3 simultaneous determinations- Vitamin D; 25 hydroxy, includes fraction(s), if performed
What is the Medical term meaning occult blood in urine?
Microscopic hematuria is the medical term meaning occult blood in urine. If the blood is obvious to the naked eye, it's called gross hematuria.
Should occult blood be checked if frank blood is present in stool?
yes
If there is no occult blood in stools can you still have cancer?
Yes. The fecal occult blood test is not very sensitive, so it won't detect most cases of colon cancer.
