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fecal occult test

 

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Noun fecal occult test has 1 sense
  1. fecal occult test, faecal occult test, stool test - a take-home test in which you collect specimens of your stool that are tested for traces of blood; used to detect colorectal cancers
    --1 is a kind of diagnostic test, diagnostic assay

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Fecal Occult Test

Definition: Fecal occult test, also known as the occult blood test or stool guaiac test, is a medical screening procedure used to detect the presence of hidden or occult blood in the stool.

Usage:

  • Noun (Medical): The fecal occult test is commonly recommended for individuals at risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or those suspected of having colorectal cancer.
  • Adjective: The positive result of a fecal occult test may raise concerns about the presence of gastrointestinal disorders requiring further evaluation.
  • Verb: Doctors typically request patients to collect a stool sample at home to conduct a fecal occult test.
  • Adverb: The doctor performed the fecal occult test accurately and promptly.

Example Sentences:

  1. The fecal occult test is a non-invasive diagnostic tool used to screen for early signs of colorectal cancer.
  2. Positive results on a fecal occult test might indicate the need for a colonoscopy or further investigation.
  3. Before undergoing a colonoscopy, the doctor usually orders a fecal occult test to check for any hidden blood in the patient's stool.
  4. Patients are instructed to follow specific dietary and medication restrictions before performing the fecal occult test.

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