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Fecal Occult Blood Test
Also known as: FOBT, Stool occult blood, Hemoccult, Guaiac smear test, gFOBT, Immunochemical FOBT, Immunoassay FOBT, iFOBT, Fecal immunochemical test, FIT
Formal name: Fecal Occult Blood Test
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At A Glance
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Why get tested?To screen for gastrointestinal bleeding, which may be an indicator of colon cancerWhen to get tested?As part of a routine examination to screen for colon cancer; many organizations recommend annually beginning at age 50; as directed by your doctor based on family medical history Sample required?One or more stool samples
Note: Your doctor may instruct you to avoid certain medications and follow certain dietary restrictions for several days before collecting the FOBT samples.
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This article was last reviewed on March 30, 2008. |
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