Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
Guaiac smear test; Fecal occult blood test - guaiac smear; Stool occult blood test - guaiac smear
What the risks are
There can be false-positive and false-negative results. Using the right collection technique, avoiding certain drugs, and observing food restrictions can reduce errors.
Special considerations
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Stool guaiac test Prevention
Review Date: 11/12/2010
Reviewed By: Todd Eisner, MD, Private practice specializing in Gastroenterology,
Boca Raton, FL. Clinical Instructor, Florida Atlantic University
School of Medicine. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
