Test Name:
Stool, occult blood - [Stool]
Department:
Pathology
Available Centres:
Ikeja, Igando, TBS, Subol, Ikorodu, Victoria Island, Gbagada, Abuadth, Ahmadiyya, Ibadan, Delsuth
Test description:
This test helps screen for microscopic bleed in the digestive tracts which could be due to colorectal cancer, peptic ulcer disease, colon polyps, bleeding gums
Pretest information:
Avoid iron supplements, NSAIDS pain killers, hard tooth brush, vitamin C, red meat and meat products at least 3 days before test
TAT:
Daily
