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Stool Guaiac Test
Alternate Names : Fecal Occult Blood Test - Guaiac Smear, Guaiac Smear Test, Stool Occult Blood Test - Guaiac Smear
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
Abnormal results may indicate:
Additional non-GI related causes of positive guaiac test may include: - Nose bleed
- Coughing up blood
Abnormal tests require follow-up with your physician.
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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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