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.

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.

Standard Guaiac

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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.