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Hello, i am a 41 year old woman who is in good health. at a recent gyn visit, my dr did a digital rectal exam. while i was getting dressed aftet the dr left the room, i noticed a test called hemasure on the counter and it was becoming positive. when i met
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Hemosure: Hemosure is used to test for blood on stool and is an immunlogical test with increased accuracy. You should discuss consideration of a colonoscopy with your MD to determine the reason for a positive test. Best of luck.
Answered 3/7/2016
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