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Dr thought i may have a stomach ulcer so did an immunochemical stool blood test which was positive. i thought those didn't pick up blood from stomach?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The tests: picks up blood from ANYWHERE in the Gastrointestinal tract and a POSITIVE TEST absolutely indicates that a more complete evaluation is necessary! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 4/23/2016

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