To make an appointment for a home medical analysis in order to assess the presence of occulte blood in your body, Call 514 975-5226 .
Home medical analysis | Medical Laboratory | Occulte Blood
Contact us at 514 975-5226 for a medical test at home for the purpose of an assessment of occulte blood may be present in your body.
| Test | Occulte Blood |
| Description |
Undetectable to the naked eye. Its presence in an abnormal amount gives rise to such diagnoses as diverticulitis, hemorroids, intestinal inflammatory diseases, polyps, colorectal problems and intestinal cancer. |
| Testing moment |
No fasting needed prior to be subjected to blood sampling at home. |
| Low values causes | |
| High values causes |
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| Notes |
A less invasive test than the colonoscopy. Certain foods should be avoided prior to the test (red meat, turnips, horseradish, beetroot). It should be repeated for 3 consecutive days. The nurse will provide instructions as to the feces collection and to the appropriate containers. Please advise her whether you are anticoagulated. |
