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What is the principle of the guaiac reaction?

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.


Which of the following is the primary purpose of a guaiac test?

Detect occult Blood in fecal matter.


What organs or structures are involved in guaiac testing?

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.


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 screws are typically used for installing drawer slide screws?

The type of screws typically used for installing drawer slides are machine screws or wood screws. Machine screws are commonly used for metal drawer slides, while wood screws are used for wooden drawer slides.


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?

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