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Testing for Occult Blood in the Stool

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This video demonstrates how to test for trace amounts of blood in the patients stool. Trace amounts of blood in the stool can be sign of a number of problems, colon cancer being the most worrisome.

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The video demonstrates testing for trace amounts of blood in a patient stool specimen. It notes that trace blood in the stool can be a sign of a number of problems, with colon cancer described as the most worrisome.

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  • Demonstrates testing for occult blood in stool
  • Covers trace blood detection in a stool specimen
  • Notes conditions associated with blood in stool as described

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This video presents “ Testing for Occult Blood in the Stool” — This video demonstrates how to test for trace amounts of blood in the patients stool. Trace amounts of blood in the stool can be sign of a number of problems, colon cancer being the most worrisome. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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