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Q: Should occult blood be checked if frank blood is present in stool?
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What does Occult blood negative means?

what is the internal QC, occult blood


Occult Blood In Stool reference range negative?

Yes "Negative" is the reference range for occult blood


When testing for occult blood using hemoccult the presence of blood is indicated by adiscolortion around the perimeteer of a smear?

After the hem-occult card is prepared, and the reagent is dropped on to the specimen, if blood is present there will be a color change resembling that of the positive control. The color change isn't necessarily limited to the perimeter of the drop.


What is hemin test?

When testing stool for occult blood, if the stool is hematest positive, it indicates occult blood. Note that a false-positive finding may occur if the person has ingested significant amounts of red meat within 3 days of the test.


What does it mean if your urinalysis returns with crystals present and Occult blood 1?

The presence of crystals in a urinalysis can indicate dehydration or underlying medical conditions. Occult blood at level 1 may suggest minor bleeding in the urinary tract. It is recommended to follow up with a healthcare provider for further evaluation and potential treatment.


What is occult defect of the left pairs interarticularis?

occult defect of inarticulateness blood clouting


Is blood in feces bad?

Yes that is bad.. You should get that checked out by a doctor


If there is no occult blood in stools can you still have cancer?

Yes. The fecal occult blood test is not very sensitive, so it won't detect most cases of colon cancer.


Why you should check blood pressure in both arms?

usually blood pressure in not checked in both arms


Positive result of Occult Blood In Stool?

mi bebe de 20 meses tiene el stool occult blood by imm positivo es peligroso eso


What is another name of fecal occult blood?

It means blood in the feces that is not visibly apparent.


If Colour of stool is brownish and occult blood is trace?

Presence of occult fecal blood in stool is often used as an indicator of peptic ulcers or colorectal cancer, depending on what other signs/symptoms are present. It's important to note that a POSITIVE test for occult blood does NOT automatically mean cancer. It is simply a sign that needs further investigation, usually by an colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy or endoscopy to establish the root cause.