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Fecal occult blood test: how much sample required? can test be done at the same time as a manual rectal exam to check prostate that lasts a few secs, and get sample and results at the same time?
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Yes - you need: you need a small specimen and can obtain it with a recta examination,
Answered 7/23/2018
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