How to Use a Fecal Occult Blood Test

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Tip 1 - The Basics of Fecal Occult Blood Tests

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by xavier richaume | permalink

When doctors test for fecal occult blood they are testing for the presence of microscopic or invisible blood in the stool, or feces. Read this article for more facts about this test.
Tags: fecal occult blood test, stool sample, blood, sigmoidoscopy, colorectal cancer, colon cancer, colonoscopy

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/guide/fecal-occult-blood-test ^[1]

Tip 2 - Fecal Occult Blood Test: Learn What to Expect

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mat Orefice | permalink

Read about the fecal occult blood test in which there are two types, chemical and immunologic. Fecal occult blood tests are used to screen for colon cancer and colon polyps.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/fecal_occult_blood_tests/article.htm ^[2]