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Stool Guaiac Test
Alternate Names : Fecal Occult Blood Test - Guaiac Smear, Guaiac Smear Test, Stool Occult Blood Test - Guaiac Smear
Definition
The stool guiac test is a test that detects the presence of hidden (occult) blood in the stool (bowel movement). The stool guaiac is the most common form of fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in use today.
Brand names include Hemoccult, Hemoccult SENSA, ColoScreen, ColoScreen-ES, Seracult, and Seracult Plus.
Why is the Test Performed?
This test is a screening test to detect blood in the gastrointestinal tract.
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Risks
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Bleeding Esophageal Varices
• Colon Cancer
• Colorectal Polyps
• Crohn's Disease
• Esophagitis
• Gastritis
• Hemorrhoids
• Peptic Ulcer
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)
Other Topics
• Bloody or Tarry Stools
Review Date : 2/10/2003
Reviewed By : Andrew J. Muir, M.D., M.H.S., Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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