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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.
What would a postitive guaiac test indicate?
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.
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
Should occult blood be checked if frank blood is present in stool?
yes
Can benign polyps cause occult blood in stool?
yes
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.
Which test would tell the presence of melena?
A fecal occult blood test would typically be used to detect the presence of blood in the stool, including melena. This test checks for hidden blood in the stool that is not visible to the naked eye, and can help identify gastrointestinal bleeding.
