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Flushable reagent stool blood test

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Alternative Names

Stool occult blood test - flushable home test; Fecal occult blood test - flushable home test


What the risks are

There can be false-positive or false-negative results. These are similar as for the traditional guaiac smear tests.


Special considerations


Review Date: 10/18/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA.Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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