Coughing Up Blood And Blood In Stool
Flushable reagent stool blood test is an at-home test to detect hidden blood in the stool.
Alternative Names
Stool occult blood test - flushable home test; Fecal occult blood test - flushable home test
How the test is performed
This test is performed at home with disposable pads. The pads are available at pharmacies without a prescription. Brand names include EZ-Detect and ColoCARE.
There is no direct handling of stool with this test. You simply note any changes...
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