Cancer Marker Profile - Colorectal
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₹1,560View detailsStool For Occult Blood
The Stool For Occult Blood test checks for occult (hidden) blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of gastrointestinal bleeding as seen in colorectal cancer, colon polyps, ulcers, gastric ulcers etc. It is a simple, non-invasive test that helps in the e...
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The Stool For Occult Blood test checks for occult (hidden) blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of gastrointestinal bleeding as seen in colorectal cancer, colon polyps, ulcers, gastric ulcers etc. It is a simple, non-invasive test that help...
Understanding Stool For Occult Blood
The Stool For Occult Blood test is done to detect gastrointestinal bleeding, commonly seen in colorectal cancer, colon polyps, gastric ulcers etc. It helps detect the occult (hidden) blood in the stool, which is not visible to the naked eye. If blood is found in the stool, follow-up tests are typically needed to determine its cause.
The Stool For Occult Blood test is typically recommended as a part of routine screening in adults aged 50 and older to check for gastrointestinal bleeding,when there are unexplained ga...
What does Stool For Occult Blood measure?
The Stool For Occult Blood test checks for occult (hidden) blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of gastrointestinal bleeding as seen in colorectal cancer, colon polyps, ulcers, gastric ulcers etc. It is a simple, non-invasive test that helps in the early detection and monitoring of these conditions, guiding further medical intervention and treatment.
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