What is the EZ Detect Fecal Occult Blood Test?
EZ Detect is a two minute test to detect hidden blood in the stool. A user simply drops a chemically treated biodegradable tissue into the toilet bowl after a bowel movement. A blue-green color will appear on the tissue within two minutes if blood is detected. The test is repeated for three consecutive bowel movements, with results recorded on a Test Results Card provided with the EZ Detect Kit. The person then mails the card to his/her physician or screening center for professional evaluation. Not all positive results indicate colorectal cancer. A positive result may also indicate ulcers, hemmorhoids, polyps, colitis, diverticulitis or fissures which may not show visible symptoms even though they are producing blood in the stool. EZ Detect can therefore serve as an early warning sign of bowel troubles that need medical attention.
