Fecal occult blood is a quick test which can be done to test for microscopic traces of blood in the stool.
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For example, fecal occult blood screening looks for traces of blood in the stool that can indicate the presence of precancerous polyps.
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The fecal occult blood test checks for blood in the stool, which can be an early indication of colon polyps or colon cancer.
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If a home fecal occult blood test detects blood in the stool it is recommended to see a health professional to arrange further testing.
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Fecal occult blood testing ( FOBT ) of the stool is typically recommended every two years and can be either guaiac based or immunochemical.
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According to the guidelines established by the American Cancer Society, individuals who reach the age of 50 should perform an occult blood test yearly.
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Many don't even bother with the fecal occult blood tests recommended every year beginning at age 50 for people at " average risk ."
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HMO coverage of various colon cancer detection tests differs from one HMO to another, but usually the cost of a fecal occult blood test is covered.
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Of course, not everyone knows of the " hidden " meaning, as in occult blood . talk ) 21 : 06, 28 February 2015 ( UTC)
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The occult blood test, another principal screening method, is known to save lives but gives many false positives, all of which must be followed by colonoscopy.
