Whats a fecal occult blood test?
The Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) is a simple test that can be done in the privacy of your own home. It tests for trace amounts of blood in your stool, which may be a sign of colorectal cancer. The test involves you collecting small samples of your stool on three different days. Once completed, you can mail the kit in a postage-paid addressed envelope (included with the kit) to the laboratory or drop off at a Community Lab Collection Centre for analysis. The FOBT kit includes a detailed instruction sheet so you’ll know exactly what to do.
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