Hemoglobin (Stool) details
What Hemoglobin (Stool) shows
Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, so finding it in stool means there is blood in the sample that may not be visible. This test looks for hemoglobin in one or more stool samples, using either an immunochemical method that detects human globin or a chemical occult blood method. It is used mainly to screen for colorectal cancer and large polyps, and to investigate possible bleeding in the digestive tract. A positive result means blood was found, which can come from polyps, cancer, hemorrhoids, inflammation or ulcers, and it usually leads to a colonoscopy. A negative result does not exclude bowel disease, so screening is repeated at regular intervals.
Tests that include Hemoglobin (Stool)
The fecal occult blood test is an immunochromatographic fecal occult blood test that qualitatively detects human hemoglobin from blood in fecal samples. This is a useful screening aid for detecting primarily lower gastrointestinal (G.I.) disorders that may be related to iron deficiency anemia, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, polyps, adenomas, colorectal cancers, or other G.I. lesions that can bleed. It is recommended for use by health professionals as part of routine physical examinations and in screening for colorectal cancer or other sources of lower G.I. bleeding.
- Hemoglobin (Stool) Checks a stool sample for hidden blood, used mainly in screening for colorectal cancer and investigating bleeding in the digestive tract.
This test qualitatively detects human hemoglobin from blood in fecal samples. It is used to screen for colorectal cancer and other sources of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Hemoglobin (Stool) Checks a stool sample for hidden blood, used mainly in screening for colorectal cancer and investigating bleeding in the digestive tract.
This test qualitatively detects human hemoglobin from blood in fecal samples. It is used to screen for colorectal cancer and other sources of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Hemoglobin (Stool) Checks a stool sample for hidden blood, used mainly in screening for colorectal cancer and investigating bleeding in the digestive tract.
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