What Is Occult Blood?
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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 »
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 »
Flushable reagent stool blood test
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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 »
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