Stool guaiac test
Definition
The stool guaiac test finds hidden (occult) blood in the stool (bowel movement), even when you cannot see the blood yourself.
Stool guaiac test
Alternate Names : Guaiac smear test, Fecal occult blood test - guaiac smear, Stool occult blood test - guaiac smear
Definition ...
Stool guaiac testing is sometimes used to screen for colon cancer, but it is not a reliable test for this purpose, and other screening methods should be used.
Additional non-GI-related causes of positive guaiac test may include: ...
The stool guaiac test finds hidden (occult) blood in the stool (bowel movement). It is the most common form of fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in use today.
How the test is performed: ...
Tests: A stool guaiac test may be performed to confirm the presence of blood in the stool.
Rectal exam and stool guaiac test -to test for hidden blood
Blood test or breath test-to check for H pylori infection
A blood test can also check for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome ...
The spot stool sample can be assessed for blood by means of a stool guaiac test (e.g. Hemoccult slide).
Fecal occult blood testing (also known as a stool guaiac testing) can be used to detect the presence of hidden (occult) blood in the stool.
Conjunctiva should be examined for pallor. Rectal examination and stool guaiac testing should be done.
Red flags: The following findings are of particular concern:
Dyspnea at rest during examination ...
As for the black stools, its presence must be determined by a rectal exam, or a positive stool guaiac test from a lab.
Stool guaiac test
Stool occult blood test
Stool occult blood test - flushable home test
Stool occult blood test - guaiac smear
Stool ova and parasites exam
Stool smear
Stratigraphy
Streptococcal screen
Stress ECG
Stress Echocardiography ...
 See also: Cancer, Symptom, Prevention, Bleeding, X-Ray
  
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