Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 18 MAS 435 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Fecal Occult Blood Test
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The idea
A fecal occult blood test checks stool for hidden blood that cannot be seen.
In practice
A small sample is placed on a special card or in a tube; blood in the stool may be a sign of colorectal cancer or other problems.
Where people slip
A result is a screening finding for the provider to act on, not a diagnosis.
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