Fecal Occult Blood Test
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Fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a noninvasive test (nothing enters the body). This test detects hidden (occult) blood in the stool. Such blood... Read more »
Encopresis (Fecal Soiling)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
The doctor will begin by asking about your child's bowel habits, including how often he or she has bowel movements, the size of your child's bowel... Read more »
Flushable reagent stool blood test
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Flushable reagent stool blood test is an at-home test to detect hidden blood in the stool. Alternative Names Stool occult blood test -... Read more »
Stool guaiac test
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The stool guaiac test finds hidden (occult) blood in the stool (bowel movement), even when you cannot see the blood yourself. It is the most common... Read more »
Fecal smear
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fecal smear is a laboratory test to check a stool sample for microscopic organisms that can cause diseases in the digestive tract. Alternative... Read more »
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