FOBT

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FOBT
TermFOBT
Short definitionFNA biopsy (.
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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FOBT - A test that checks for occult (hidden) blood in the stool. A small sample of stool is placed in a special collection tube or card and sent to a doctor or laboratory for testing. Blood in the stool can be a sign of colon cancer or other problems like polyps, ulcers, or hemorrhoids. Guaiac FOBT and Immunochemical FOBT are two types of FOBTs. Guaiac FOBT uses a chemical called guaiac to look for blood in the stool. Immunochemical FOBT uses an antibody to look for blood in the stool. Also known as a fecal occult blood test

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