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