Instruction : Do not use match box or absorbent material to collect sample. For 3 days before the test avoid large doses of drugs like Aspirin, pian killers (NSAID) , Vitamin C , Oral iron, red meat, poultry, fish, vegetables like leafy green, beetroot, cucumber, horseradish , cauliflower & vigorous brushing of teeth with a hard toothbrush. Outstation samples not accepted.
Parameters covered : 1
Report Frequency : Daily
1. STOOL EXAMINATION, OCCULT BLOOD
Pre-test Information
Do not use match box or absorbent material to collect sample. For 3 days before the test avoid large doses of drugs like Aspirin, pian killers (NSAID) , Vitamin C , Oral iron, red meat, poultry, fish, vegetables like leafy green, beetroot, cucumber, horseradish , cauliflower & vigorous brushing of teeth with a hard toothbrush. Outstation samples not accepted.
Report Delivary
Daily
Code
T002
Category
NA
Stability Room
2 hrs
Stability Refrigerator
24 hrs
Stability Frozen
NA
Method
Standard Guaiac
Specimen
5 g (3 g min.) Stool in a leak-proof screw capped container. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. Do not use match box or absorbant material. Patient should avoid meat products, pain killers, iron tablets, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and hard tooth brush for 3 days prior to specimen collection. Outstation samples not accepted.
Usage
Frank blood can easily be seen in the stool but occult blood present in the stools cannot be seen with the naked eye. This can be due to several conditions in the digestive tract such as polyps, cancer, ulcers, fissures, diverticular disease etc. Certain foods have to be avoided 3 days prior to the test like meat, raw fruits & vegetables as they can affect the test result.
Test Name
Price
STOOL EXAMINATION, OCCULT BLOOD
₹130
Home Collection
₹50
Total Amount
*inclusive of all the taxes, fees and subject to availability
₹180
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