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What is a stool occult blood test?

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Why would a doctor order a fecal occult blood test if I cannot see blood?

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A fecal occult blood test looks for small amounts of blood that are not visible to the eye. Depending on the type of test and clinical situation, it may be used as part of evaluation for gastrointestinal bleeding or colorectal cancer screening.

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