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12 Ιουλ 2024 · If the test result is positive, that means the test found blood. But it's a false-positive result if the bleeding is due to something other than cancer or polyps. The blood could be coming from a stomach ulcer or a hemorrhoid.
A positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT) means that blood has been detected in the stool sample. A colonoscopy may be needed to locate the source and cause of the bleeding.
23 Απρ 2023 · The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a diagnostic test to assess for hidden (occult) blood in the stool. This test is commonly used for colorectal cancer screening, especially in developed nations. Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in both men and women worldwide.
5 Απρ 2024 · A fecal occult blood test, or FOBT, detects tiny amounts of blood in your feces. It can help find polyps or cancer in your colon. It can also help your doctor diagnose digestive conditions...
A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) looks at a sample of your stool (poop) to check for blood. Occult blood means that you can't see it with the naked eye. And fecal means that it is in your stool.
22 Ιουν 2023 · Non-GI sources of blood loss, such as hemoptysis and epistaxis, can also cause a positive fecal occult blood test. The medical history and physical examination can help focus the differential diagnosis.
Fecal occult blood (FOB) refers to blood in the feces that is not visibly apparent (unlike other types of blood in stool such as melena or hematochezia). A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) checks for hidden (occult) blood in the stool (feces). [1]
