Fecal Occult Blood Flashcards
1
Q
What is a “Fecal Occult Blood” test?
A
It is a test performed on multiple (usually 3) separately collected samples of stool in order to detect occult blood.
2
Q
What is “Occult Blood”?
A
Blood that is not visible to the naked eye.
3
Q
Why is fecal occult testing done?
A
It is done primarily to detect or prevent colon cancer in people without intestinal symptoms.
4
Q
How is fecal occult blood test performed?
A
Several (usually 3) samples of stool are collected for testing. The reason for multiple samples is that bleeding from cancers and polyps often is intermittent and only one of the samples may show blood.
5
Q
How do you symbolize the PO for a fecal occult blood test?
A
Symbolize - K, RMOx3
6
Q
What do you write in the lab section?
A
date / Stool for OB x3 #1, #2, #3
