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.
Guaiac-positive discharge means that there was blood in the discharge. This test may be used for breast discharge.
Guaiac testing involves using a special paper or card coated with guaiac resin to detect the presence of blood in a sample. It does not directly involve any specific organs or structures within the body.
The guaiac reaction is based on the principle that the guaiac molecule interacts with certain substances, like blood, causing a color change that indicates the presence of those substances. This reaction is often used to detect the presence of blood in samples, for example in fecal occult blood tests.
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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.
A positive guaiac test indicates the presence of blood in the stool, which can be an indicator of various gastrointestinal conditions such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, or colorectal cancer. Further evaluation is needed to determine the cause of the blood in the stool.
Steroids are ulcerogenic, and any patient on steroids needs each stool guaiac tested. If stools are guaiac positive, notify the physician to obtain a prescription for H2-receptor blockers, PPI, or sucralfate (carafate).
Stool guaiac is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of hidden (occult) blood in a person's stool, which can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding. The test involves applying a small sample of stool to a guaiac-based reagent, which changes color in the presence of hemoglobin. It is commonly used as a screening tool for conditions such as colorectal cancer or gastrointestinal disorders. A positive result typically requires further investigation to determine the source of the bleeding.
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