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82270 Occult blood feces

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: fecal occult blood test, FOBT, stool blood screening

Chemical or immunochemical detection of occult (hidden) blood in fecal specimen to screen for gastrointestinal bleeding.

Clinical Context

Screens for colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal bleeding in asymptomatic patients; abnormal results warrant colonoscopy.

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Specialties

PathologyGastroenterologyOncology

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