Preferred Specimen(s) 2.0 gm Stool
Instruction Fasting not applicable. For at least two days before and during the test period all raw meat and red meat should be avoided. Raw broccoli, cauliflower, radishes and turnips may cause false positive results, hence should be avoided. For occult blood tests certain medications such as aspirin, indomethcin, phenylbutazone, reserpine, corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can induce gastrointestinal bleeding. Vitamin-C and iron containing medication should be discontinued for two days before and during the test period with the consent of the physician. The stool samples should be collected from different areas of the formed stool.
Transport Container Sterile Plastic Screw cap vial
Transport Temperature Room Temperature 48 hrs
Reject Criteria Stool submitted in non-sterile container
Methodology SG Method
Clinical Significance: Fecal occult blood test that qualitatively detects human hemoglobin from blood in fecal samples. This is a useful screening aid for detecting primarily lower gastrointestinal (G.I.) disorders that may be related to iron deficiency anemia, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, polyps, adenomas, colorectal cancers or other G.I. lesions that can bleed. It is recommended for use by health professionals as part of routine physical examinations and in screening for colorectal cancer or other sources of lower G.I. bleeding.