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What is the cpt code for occult blood in stool three guaiac test cards?
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What are guaiac slides used to detect?
to occult blood in the stool
How much blood is needed for occult blood in stool to be positive?
There's no range in guaiac testing. The choices of results are negative or positive.
What does the fecal occult blood test examine?
At home, after having a bowel movement, the patient is asked to swipe a sample of stool obtained with a small stick on a card. After three such specimens are on the card, the card is then easily chemically tested for occult blood also.
Occult Blood In Stool reference range negative?
Yes "Negative" is the reference range for occult blood
Positive result of Occult Blood In Stool?
mi bebe de 20 meses tiene el stool occult blood by imm positivo es peligroso eso
Can benign polyps cause occult blood in stool?
yes
Should occult blood be checked if frank blood is present in stool?
yes
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 a Gastrointestinal Stool tested GWAY-ak positive?
guaiac positive stool
What is hemi stool?
One may be referring to an heme-occult stool test - a test whereby one determines whether there is blood in the stool or not.
If there is no blood or black in your stool why need a colonoscopy?
It's great that there's no blood in your stool, but many patients can have colon cancer or precancerous colon lesions without having a positive guaiac test. Because so many cases are missed by the test for hidden blood in the stool, colonoscopy makes sense.
What is hemin test?
When testing stool for occult blood, if the stool is hematest positive, it indicates occult blood. Note that a false-positive finding may occur if the person has ingested significant amounts of red meat within 3 days of the test.
