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49 years experience Pathology
Biopsy: Removal of suspect tissue and examination by a pathologist is the only way to get a definitive answer. Cologuard facilitates selection of patients who ... Read More
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36 years experience Pediatrics
It would be better: to get it directly, especially if there is a trace of blood from skin or urine that's in the water. Did you try putting foil or plastic wrap between t ... Read More
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Specializes in Pediatrics
No....: The black flecks can be food related or blood related. You can have three separate stools guaiac tested as well. Take a look at diet and see what migh ... Read More
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Consider dark green: The main colorizing agent of the poo is bile, the material that comes from the liver as it breaks down the many materials discarded by the body. It st ... Read More
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Dr. Jerry Fioramonti answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Visual is best: With your family history of colon cancer, you should have visual, not virtual colonoscopy. If a polyp is found, it can be removed and checked for canc ... Read More
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Two different things: These two lab results mean two different things. White blood cell (WBC) elevations can be seen in a variety of benign conditions, but may also indicat ... Read More
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
28 years experience General Practice
Colon CA Screening: This test is a screening test for possible colon cancer. Hemocult negative means there is no blood or hemoglobin in the stool and that this screening ... Read More
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Dr. William Jakavick answered
37 years experience Cosmetic Dentistry
Black stool flakes: These flakes may be normal if you are breastfeeding and you are getting blood mixed in with the breas milk. It could be something in baby food as well ... Read More
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Dr. Sewa Legha answered
50 years experience Medical Oncology
Yes,test is for Colo: Yes, this is a test for Screening for colon Cancer. Besides this test, Colonoscopy is a very good screening test, recommended to be done at the age of ... Read More
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Dr. Frederick Dattel answered
29 years experience Pediatrics
Retest for blood: Retest probably nothing.
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Dr. P. Malini Ariyawansa answered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Would watch and wait: If hemocult is neg and he is doing well, obviously you have checked with your doctor too. It is likely some undigested food particles and i would watc ... Read More
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