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Stool Testing

Stool testing is a type of colon cancer screening method that can be performed at home or in a doctor's office. Types of stool testing include fecal occult blood tests and stool DNA tests.
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A stool test can be performed at home or in a doctor's office. Types of stool tests include fecal occult blood tests and stool DNA tests.
Fecal Occult Blood Test 101
A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a noninvasive test that detects the presence of hidden (occult) blood in the stool. Learn the types of FOBT's along with their advantages and disadvantages.
Flushable Home Test
This is a test performed at home with disposable pads that detects the presence of hidden blood in the stool. The pads are available at drugstores without a prescription.
Stool Guaiac Test
The stool guiac test is a test that detects the presence of hidden blood in the stool. The stool guaiac is the most common form of fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in use today.
Review: Colon Health Check Kit
The Colon Health Check kit is an easy way to test for hidden blood in your stool. However, this at-home test kit is not a substitute for colon cancer screening.
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