Screening tests are laboratory investigations/strategy used in a population to identify the possible presence of yet to be diagnosed disease in individuals without/with signs or symptoms.
These categories include individuals with pre-symptomatic or unrecognised symptomatic disease.
The faecal occult blood test[FOBT] is a laboratory test used to check stool samples for hidden [occult ] blood.
If blood is detected through a faecal occult blood test,additional tests may be needed to determine the source of the bleeding.The faecal occult blood test can only detect the presence or absence of blood,it does not however indicate potential sources of bleeding.
Faecal occult blood test is indicated for;
.Screening for colon cancer
.Evaluating possible causes of unexplained anaemia i.e bleeding ulcer/haemorrhoids in the gastrointestinal tract.
In preparing to do a faecal occult blood test certain things /substances are avoided three days prior to doing the test for it to give an accurate result.
.Certain fruits and vegetables[broccoli and turnips]
.Red meat
.Horseradish
.Vitamin C supplements
.Pain relievers[aspirin,ibuprofen]
Have a faecal occult blood test today as prevention is cheaper than cure.
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