Fecal occult blood test – Fecal occult blood

Description of the fecal occult blood test

Fecal occult blood test (FPSK) – analysis, held, to detect the presence of blood in the stool (Kale).

Causes of faecal occult blood test

FPSK mainly used as part of screening for colorectal cancer.

The test can also be used to detect blood in the stool, if you have abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, or other symptoms.

How is the fecal occult blood test?

Preparation for the procedure

A positive result does not mean FPSK, that you have cancer. The positive results could lead other diseases. Minor stomach bleeding from certain medicines, and hemorrhoids or eating certain foods can cause a positive test result. To avoid this, you can::

• We need to stop taking certain medications and foods:
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Taki how ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin for seven days prior to testing (if they must be taken daily, Consult with your doctor before discontinuing);
  • Red meats for three days before testing;
  • Melon, raw vegetables, black pudding, and, perhaps, tomato sauce for three days before testing;
• Wait, until your hemorrhoids will not stop bleeding;
• Avoid the test during your menstrual period;
• Avoid cleaning the toilet bowl for several days before the test. Chemicals detergent can affect the test results.

Procedure FPSK

Sampling is most often done at home.

It is necessary to prepare a set for testing in accordance with the instructions, When you're ready to defecate. Kit will allow you to collect three samples of stool. Some kits provide a disposable container for collection of feces. Other kits contain paper or polyethylene film, you need to put on the toilet, to prevent the fall of feces into the water.

Using thin wooden sticks provided with the kit, you need to select a small sample of stool. Then smear feces placed on a special card, which then collapses, to protect the stool sample.

After collecting stool sample

You need to deliver the samples to the clinic or lab. Check, that you have written your name on each sample.

How long will the procedure?

The test only takes a few minutes.

Will it hurt?

This test does not cause pain.

The results of the fecal occult blood test

If there is blood in the stool, You may be asked to undergo additional tests. These tests will help determine the cause of bleeding. While the cancer may be one cause of the blood in the stool, there are many other causes of bleeding.

Contact your doctor when fecal occult blood test

After the test, call your doctor in the following cases:

• There are new signs;
• There has been a worsening of existing symptoms.