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
  • Violent physical activity
  • Certain foods and drugs
  • Surgery or recent dental surgery
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.

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 .