Rapid fecal occult blood test 1M01S4

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Rapid Fecal Occult Blood (FOB) test is a qualitative test that detects human hemoglobin in human fecal specimens. The test is a visual one step, in-vitro assay. It is intended for professional use to help diagnose gastrointestinal bleeding. 1. Product Introduction FOB can be a sign of a problem in your digestive system, such as a growth, or polyp, or cancer in the colon or rectum. If the results show that there is blood, it’s important for your doctor to find the source of bleeding to diagnose and treat the problem. A FOB test is done primarily to detect colon cancer in people without intestinal symptoms. Cancers of the colon are common and frequently produce FOB long before they cause other symptoms such as abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, or changes in bowel habits. In addition, some precursors of colon cancer, specifically, some types of colon polyps, also may bleed slowly and cause FOB. Regular FOB test is an important tool in the fight against cancer. Studies show that screening tests can help find cancer early, and may reduce deaths from the disease.