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Fecal Occult Blood Tests

Blood in your stool can be a sign of hemorrhoids, colon polyps, abnormal growths in the digestive tract, anal fissures, ulcers, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, colon cancer and various intestinal infections. Sutter Health network doctors offer a variety of tests, called fecal occult blood tests, to detect particles of blood in your stool that may be invisible to the naked eye and help diagnose the cause.

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We offer the full range of fecal occult blood tests. In each case, follow the instructions on the kit given by your physician.

  • Flushable Reagent Stool Blood Tests — A test performed at home using disposable pads that can be purchased at any drug store.
  • Stool Guaiac Tests — These tests usually involve collecting a stool sample from three different bowel movements.
  • Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) — A popular colon cancer screening test that detects blood from the lower intestines.

Our experts recommend having a fecal occult blood test every one to three years starting at age 50. Talk to your doctor about your risks for colon cancer and your individual testing schedule.

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