Guaiac-positive discharge means that there was blood in the discharge. This test may be used for breast discharge.
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Detect occult Blood in fecal matter.
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.
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Hemoccult Test is the brand name. The generic name of the test is guaiac test. Seroccult is another common brand name.
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.
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 fecal occult blood test is sometimes abbreviated FOBT. Many health professionals call this test a guaiac test, although there are now other technologies available that make this name somewhat anachronistic.
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.
to occult blood in the stool
The Resin of a tree used as a reagent in tests for the presence of blood