Question 1

what does occult blood mean?

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Blood not seen: It means bleeding that cannot be visualized. For example, we can check stool for blood, even though it doesn't appear red/bloody.

Question 2

what does occult blood 3 mean?

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It usually: Means that on three separate stool specimens, non visible blood was detected. This needs to be evaluated by a gastroenterologist or colon and rectal surgeon. Do not wait until you see blood. Early detection of the source can save much anxiety, worry and possibly your life. Take it seriously.

Question 3

what does occult blood 2+ mean?

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It indicates: The finding of blood in your stool which may or may not indicate a GI problem. A thorough history and look at other exams and a GI workup is indicated. This may be a false positive result but best to get a proper evaluation rather than ignore a possible early warning sign of a more serious problem.

Question 4

what meen occult blood- trace abnormal ?

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Blood in stool: its a test that check for blood that we may not see orherwise, small amounts.  It usually done after tectal exam, a bit goes on a card, that lights up different color if positive.  So, if that's what was done, you may have blood on stool- so you need further work up to determine if anything more serious going on.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: occult blood?

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Invisible blood: Occult blood refers to blood that you cannot see wih the naked eye, but is detected by chemical tests which can detect even minute traces of blood, or by microscopic examination.

Question 6

what does occult blood result of "small" mean in a urinalysis? all other results ok?

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: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, the result your provided is not in the usual form of such results. In any case any abnormal bleeding needs to be investigated.    
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Question 7

what does a result of occult blood 3+ mean. the sample was taken during an attack of diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

: It just means there was a small amount of blood found in the stool. That fact that it is "Occult" means that it would not be visible to the human eye. It should be reevaluated in the future with your doctors to ensure it has stopped after your diverticulitis heals.

Question 8

i had trace occult blood in my urinalysis. the followup, a month later came back the same. i'm a 47 yr. old female. what should my next step be?

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Hematuria: The routine evaluation  for hematuria shoul include some type of upper tract imaging (preferably ct scan) and cystoscopy.

Question 9

i have occult blood in my stools?

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Be evaluated: Best to be evaluated as depending on your clinical picture, age, symptoms and family history further evaluation necessary including possible colonoscopy.

Question 10

urinalysis results show 1  occult blood?

Accepted Answer

Terminology: The term occult blood is usually used for blood in stool. Blood in urine may be a red cells or hemoglobin. All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/blood-in-urine/ds01013.

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