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This test checks stool samples for occult blood. The occult means it is not visible to the naked eye i.e., hidden blood.
Blood in stool means there is something abnormal in the digestive tract. It could be suggestive of the following conditions:
A fecal occult blood test is commonly used as a screening test for colorectal cancer. It can be used for other conditions also:
But FOBT itself cannot diagnose any condition. If your test result shows blood in the stool, you may need further tests to diagnose the disease.
Your healthcare provide may order you this test if you have certain symptoms like:
There are three types of fecal occult blood tests:
Negative results – If your FOBT shows no traces of blood, it is considered negative.
Positive results – If your FOBT shows occult blood in the stool, it is considered positive and needs further investigations such as a colonoscopy to locate the cause of bleeding.
Although colonoscopy should always be preferred to check for colorectal cancer if you’re not having this test done, you should repeat the FOBT every year after the age of 45 years.
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