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POCT Coloscreen
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | Yes |
| Test code | |
| Performed by | Authorized Point of Care testing site staff |
| In House Availability | Test available 24 hours per day 7 days per week |
| Method | Guiac |
| Patient Preparation | Ingestion of red meat, horseradish, cantaloupe, raw turnips, cauliflower, broccoli, red radishes, and parsnip may produce false positive test results. Vitamin C, Aspirin or other NSAIDS should be avoided 7 days prior to testing. |
| Container type | |
| Amount to Collect | Small amount (smear) from rectal examination or stool sample |
| Sample type | Stool |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Synonyms | Fecal occult blood |
| Additional information | Results obtained with Coloscreen cannot be considered conclusive evidence of the presence or absence of gastrointestinal bleeding or pathology. Both false negative and false positive tests may occur. Coloscreen is designed as a preliminary screen and is not intended to replace other diagnostic procedures used to identify gastrointestinal pathology (endoscopy, x-ray studies). Coloscreen will only detect hemoglobin that has been released from red cells. Intact red cells do not react with this test. |
| Last Updated | 11/9/2011 8:49:41 AM |
| Entry Number | 1102 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667